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
The damage to the comedian’s reputation ended his career, though, and the overall perception of the industry took a hit as well.
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Literary Hub, 24 June 2025
John Simons’s reputation in British Ivy is second-to-none, as the London retailer has been offering its own version of the soft-shoulder look since 1955, often with a healthy dollop of inspiration from jazz greats.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 23 June 2025
Here in Southern California, with the exception of cilantro, which sprouts and goes to seed really quickly, and tarragon, which, like so many things French, has a reputation for being temperamental, fresh herbs are easy to grow year-round.
—Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2025
Rather than damaging reputations, military service is often seen as a sign of integrity and patriotism in major stars – an impression that can enhance their careers after taking off the uniform.
—Will Ripley, CNN Money, 21 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for reputation
Literary Hub, 24 June 2025
John Simons’s reputation in British Ivy is second-to-none, as the London retailer has been offering its own version of the soft-shoulder look since 1955, often with a healthy dollop of inspiration from jazz greats.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 23 June 2025
Here in Southern California, with the exception of cilantro, which sprouts and goes to seed really quickly, and tarragon, which, like so many things French, has a reputation for being temperamental, fresh herbs are easy to grow year-round.
—Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2025
Rather than damaging reputations, military service is often seen as a sign of integrity and patriotism in major stars – an impression that can enhance their careers after taking off the uniform.
—Will Ripley, CNN Money, 21 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for reputation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reputation
Noun
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Good design ranked among the top four characteristics industry professionals used to describe high-quality thought leadership—above speed to market and the repute of the author.—
Yogesh Shah,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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The most stinging repute came from China, which accused the U.S. of abandoning Haiti at a dire moment after helping set up its ruling transitional presidential council, now mired in controversy and credibility issues.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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As the person is detained, the one recording will sometimes try to get his name, before he is lost in the system.—
Emily Witt,
New Yorker,
22 June 2025
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Authorities have not yet released the gunman’s name or provided a motive for the attack.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
22 June 2025
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“Reputation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reputation. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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