as in respected
having a good reputation especially in a field of knowledge
make sure you buy your used car from a reputable dealer
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Recent Examples of reputable
Your real estate professional should have a list of reputable property inspectors.
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Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
The contestant who shows the most star quality wins a life-changing cash prize and a contract to join a reputable sports brand as a fitness instructor or ambassador.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
Check for seals from reputable organizations such as NSF International, USP (United States Pharmacopeia), or ConsumerLab.
—Kirstyn Hill, Health, 6 Oct. 2025
Finally de-clutter your cabinets and fridge with the help of handy containers from reputable brands like Rubbermaid and Oxo.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Oct. 2025
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Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
The contestant who shows the most star quality wins a life-changing cash prize and a contract to join a reputable sports brand as a fitness instructor or ambassador.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
Check for seals from reputable organizations such as NSF International, USP (United States Pharmacopeia), or ConsumerLab.
—Kirstyn Hill, Health, 6 Oct. 2025
Finally de-clutter your cabinets and fridge with the help of handy containers from reputable brands like Rubbermaid and Oxo.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reputable
Adjective
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Marcel Marceau became a global sensation with his signature character Bip the Clown, his expressive silence and artistic mastery transforming mime into a respected art form.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
10 Nov. 2025
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Since becoming a major star in the genre circa 1990, Gill has become one of the most respected figures in the history of country music, with a long run of chart successes and accolades to back that up, including induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame back in 2007.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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But the collective 2,700 horsepower delivers a top speed of 36 knots, which is very respectable for a 71-foot luxury motoryacht.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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Syracuse started the season a respectable 3-1, with its only loss in its first four games being its season opener against Tennessee in Atlanta.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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One of the world’s most prestigious art events, Miami Art Week began with Art Basel Miami Beach in 2002 and has since grown into a citywide celebration that draws nearly 80,000 art lovers and tastemakers.—
Staff Author,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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As a result, the job of BBC director general — though certainly prestigious —is also relentless and thankless.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Also included was the family of a reputed Indian drug lord, Iqbal Mirchi, who was among the prime suspects (although never charged in the incident) in the 1993 bombings in Mumbai that killed 250 people, one of the first major terrorism attacks in the country.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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According to Philly Voice, tensions came to a head in 1993, when Stanfa's men shot and injured Merlino and killed his reputed capo, Michael Ciancaglini.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Founded in New York in 1992, the genre-blurring Bang on a Can All-Stars counts Steve Reich, Ornette Coleman, Sonic Youth’s Thurston Moore and former San Diego composer George Lewis among its esteemed collaborators.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 2025
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The 31 schools across the state had been nominated for the esteemed National Blue Ribbon Schools award, but the US Department of Education discontinued the long-running program in August.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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North Carolina is renowned for its music, creativity, and breathtaking mountain views, but its large-scale artworks offer another compelling reason to visit the state.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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While ski resorts can be found all over the continent, France, Switzerland, Austria, Italy, and Norway are particularly renowned for their ski-friendly climates, terrain, and infrastructure.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Reputable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reputable. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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