repute

Definition of reputenext

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Recent Examples of repute 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 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 The rabbis, both of high repute, belong to different generations and display differing levels of stringency—the stricter is a grandfather; the other, his son-in-law, is more lenient but by no means lax. — Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2025 Her voice, her public repute, and her dignity — the vanishings of which are all mostly self-steered. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for repute
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repute
reputation
Noun
  • Amid complaints of too many tourists and bad behavior, which have led to clashes between residents and visitors, Shibuya’s local government has been trying to change the district’s fashionable reputation.
    — Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The Cubs’ reputation as lovable losers was well-earned after 37 years without a National League pennant and 74 years removed from their last World Series title.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026

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“Repute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repute. Accessed 4 Nov. 2026.

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