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
Ensconced in a historic palazzo in the city’s San Frediano neighborhood—long a haven for artisans—Moleria Locchi earned its reputation in the 1800s for painstakingly restoring glass and crystal treasures ranging from antique goblets to Murano candelabras.
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Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
For decades, Kennedy has established a reputation as an anti-vaccine activist.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 5 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, his mercurial style and public controversies, from social media firestorms to clashes with regulators, have brought volatility to Tesla’s stock and reputation.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Bill Murray has a reputation for being hard to track down.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
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Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
For decades, Kennedy has established a reputation as an anti-vaccine activist.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 5 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, his mercurial style and public controversies, from social media firestorms to clashes with regulators, have brought volatility to Tesla’s stock and reputation.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Bill Murray has a reputation for being hard to track down.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reputation
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Since the first duffers teed off in 1924, this Scottish course has gained repute as one of the world’s top golf spots.—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 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
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While searching for Tyga's Instagram page, Drake said his app's explore page was flooded by content of the two-time WWE world champion, whose real name is Demi Bennett.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Most, if not all, Democrats are expected to sign on to his Epstein files petition, meaning only six Republicans would need to cross party lines to add their names.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Reputation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reputation. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.
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