reputable

adjective

ˈre-pyə-tə-bəl How to pronounce reputable (audio)
Definition of reputablenext
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 Could this explain why so many of our most reputable creatives are exploring what was once peripheral, spoken of with disbelief, and envisioning it as another possible dimension of existence? — Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026 Be sure to use a reputable car dealership, and check the car’s history on websites like AutoCheck or CARFAX Vehicle History Reports. — Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026 Between all the networks, there’s ten to 15 reputable names that police-chase watchers know and can recognize by voice. — Anusha Praturu, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026 Ensure everything arrives undamaged by packing it in a reputable carry-on like the Samsonite Freeform. — Brandon Schultz, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reputable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reputable
  1. respected
  2. respectable
  3. prestigious
  4. reputed
  5. esteemed
  6. renowned
Adjective
  • Contemplation of this tax — which produced $384 million in the last fiscal year — has consumed endless hours of work from some of the county’s most respected leaders, and drawn earnest public testimony from dozens of people.
    — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Now going by that nickname, Cathy appears on the doorstep of a respected brothel run by the warm madam, Faye (Martha Plimpton).
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of respected
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  • The Chiefs have beaten a Denver Broncos team that was still finding its footing, the 2-4 Indianapolis Colts, the winless Miami Dolphins, a respectable Raiders squad and the 0-6 Chargers.
    — Andy Scholes, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026
  • For 26 years, Ecuador has remained immune from the plague of a currency crisis and has sustained respectable economic growth, low inflation, and surging exports.
    — Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of respectable
Adjective
  • The format is innovative, involving 30 students from France’s prestigious perfumery schools École Supérieure du Parfum, or ESP, and Institut Supérieur International du Parfum, de la Cosmétique et de l’Aromatique Alimentaire, or ISIPCA.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026
  • He had just been awarded the prestigious Alfred Hodder Fellowship at Princeton University, which gave him the financial means and time to work on several projects and to announce himself and his work to a wider academic community.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of prestigious
Adjective
  • Joseph Weiss was charged in 2023 with lying to federal investigators about his brother’s reputed mob ties, including his previous contacts with Schweihs and Dominic.
    — Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Anderson, Davis’ nephew and a reputed Crip, was involved, according to police.
    — Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of reputed
Adjective
  • Green was a four-time All-Pro member, making the esteemed list as a first-team honoree in 1966 and 1967 and as a second-team player in 1968 and 1969.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026
  • In Inter Alia, Pike plays Crown Court Judge Jessica Parks—esteemed justice, wife, mother, and professional multitasker.
    — Sarah Crompton, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of esteemed
Adjective
  • The brand is arguably the world's most renowned, trusted name in pliers and continues to innovate.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The species is named in honor of the late Ermi Zhao, a renowned Chinese herpetologist.
    — Aspen Pflughoeft, Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of renowned

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“Reputable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reputable. Accessed 25 Oct. 2026.

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