Definition of reputationnext
as in repute
overall quality as seen or judged by people in general the college's athletic department has a good reputation, but the school's science facilities are a bit lacking

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Recent Examples of reputation Gray hair has officially shed its old, undeserved reputation. Marci Robin, Allure, 17 July 2026 For years, writers with much to lose have risked their reputations and livelihoods in opposition to that work. Literary Hub, 17 July 2026 Costco has retail's most devoted fans Costco is well known for its generous pizza and hot dog meals, and the tenders appear to live up to that reputation. Drew Pittock, USA Today, 17 July 2026 One built its reputation carving through Alpine passes and dominating rally stages; the other became synonymous with timeless sportswear born from the tennis court. New Atlas, 11 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for reputation
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Noun
  • Maybe that’s in free agency with Cooper Rush or Joshua Dobbs — the only veterans of any sort of repute still available — or in a trade or waiver claim.
    Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 25 June 2026
  • So others speculate and then the Heat somehow are the ones who get caught in the spin cycle of various insiders of various repute trying to sell Substack subscriptions or generate clicks or views.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
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  • Meanwhile, Burberry unveiled a hyper-British, globally resonant campaign, A Good Sport, leaning on a cast of national and international names.
    Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 16 July 2026
  • Just on Summer House, Carl has three, and Jesse Solomon (always both names) has one.
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 16 July 2026

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“Reputation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reputation. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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