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
Hire a reputable pro who receives glowing recommendations and has a solid portfolio of homes with a list of former clients who are willing to share their experiences.
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Jessica Elliott, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
Five of the bigger, more reputable schools represented by the national Commercial Vehicle Training Association were audited but those all passed.
—ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
To find reputable sources for bulk delivery, ask your local garden center or nursery for recommendations.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 16 Feb. 2026
Costs vary based on the complexity of the case, but most reputable firms offer consultations and flexible payment plans.
—Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone
february 10, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Feb. 2026
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Jessica Elliott, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
Five of the bigger, more reputable schools represented by the national Commercial Vehicle Training Association were audited but those all passed.
—ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
To find reputable sources for bulk delivery, ask your local garden center or nursery for recommendations.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 16 Feb. 2026
Costs vary based on the complexity of the case, but most reputable firms offer consultations and flexible payment plans.
—Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone
february 10, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reputable
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Over time, Rafa became Don Rafa, a respected entrepreneur whose textile shop evolved into a successful fashion enterprise.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Unfolding in real time, using uninterrupted one-shot takes to mirror the urgency of a breaking story, the film is set over the course of a single morning in November 1949, inside the bustling New York headquarters of the respected Verity Press.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
19 Feb. 2026
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The blue collar career, once a respectable path to home ownership and a stable family income, became something to escape rather than aspire to.—
Gerald Bradshaw,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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Though Disneyland Park’s littler and much younger sibling, the park has grown into a respectable offering, one that ranks among my favorite Disney parks in North America.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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That year, the former prince was appointed a member of the Order of the Garter, one of the oldest and most prestigious honors in Britain.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Efe Demirel is a 7-foot-1 pro center from Turkey who logged minutes in the prestigious Euroleague and was named one of 10 rising stars at the FIBA U18 European Championships in 2023.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Prosecutors are asking that Azrack disqualify Corozzo — the son of the late reputed Gambino crime family consigliere Joseph (Jo Jo) Corozzo — from representing Gogic.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Vrabel’s reputed expertise comes on defense.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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Despite tying for third place on cycle 14, Underwood eventually signed with the esteemed agency Wilhelmina — a modeling contract with which served as the ANTM grand prize for multiple cycles.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Feb. 2026
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In the same city where the Founders wrote the words that have guided the nation for more than two centuries, George Washington—the most esteemed of them—made a home as America’s first president.—
Adam Harris,
The Atlantic,
19 Feb. 2026
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The bathroom is equipped with eco-friendly, full-sized amenities from renowned European brand Byredo, which implements Hilton Group's ESG strategy of ‘Travel with Purpose’.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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Keynote speakers this year include renowned Glaswegian writer-director Lynne Ramsay, who will lead an In Conversation event during the strand, while Melissa Hardinge, Senior Commissioning Editor for BBC Children’s 7 to 12, will give an opening address.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Reputable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reputable. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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