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as in presumed
appearing to be true on the basis of evidence that may or may not be confirmed
this treatment is a reputed cure for colon cancer, but studies haven't confirmed that claim
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as in respected
having a good reputation especially in a field of knowledge
a reputed oceanographer whose excellent work is known internationally
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Recent Examples of reputed
And, with a reputed budget of two billion dollars, Norman and his colleagues seem determined to soak up financial losses and sweep away the existing structure of golf, which is dominated by the P.G.A., a not-for-profit organization based in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.
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John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 20 July 2022
For a start, there was Scripture—above all, St. Paul (mentioned by the Wife of Bath), whose reputed declaration that women should not be allowed to speak in church lies behind the Roman Catholic ban on female priests.
—Joan Acocella, The New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2023
The son, Ovidio Guzman, is a reputed drug trafficker wanted by the United States.
—Arkansas Online, 8 Jan. 2023
In May, four reputed members of the Goonies, a faction of the Gangster Disciples, are scheduled to go on trial in a string of killings and other shootings in the Englewood neighborhood from 2014 to 2016.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 15 Nov. 2022
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John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 20 July 2022
For a start, there was Scripture—above all, St. Paul (mentioned by the Wife of Bath), whose reputed declaration that women should not be allowed to speak in church lies behind the Roman Catholic ban on female priests.
—Joan Acocella, The New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2023
The son, Ovidio Guzman, is a reputed drug trafficker wanted by the United States.
—Arkansas Online, 8 Jan. 2023
In May, four reputed members of the Goonies, a faction of the Gangster Disciples, are scheduled to go on trial in a string of killings and other shootings in the Englewood neighborhood from 2014 to 2016.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 15 Nov. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reputed
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Other Demographic Differences Women’s second fall persistence rate (79.3%) exceeded that of men (76.3%), continuing a trend that’s been apparent for several years.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Birdsong’s apparent beanball came in the exact time and place that the unwritten rules prescribe: two outs, bases empty, first pitch.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
26 June 2025
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Purchase your roses from a reputable supplier, as these are more likely to be properly labeled and cared for.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
20 June 2025
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There are several reputable filler brands on the market, including Juvederm (by Allergan), Restylane (by Galderma), RHA Collection (by Revance), and others.—
Carlos Wolf,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2025
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None of Iran’s supposed friends have offered anything more than verbal support despite the devastating blows the regime has suffered.—
Douglas Schoen,
Oc Register,
23 June 2025
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The other supposed benefit is that MAGA accounts grow wealth for children from poor families.—
Allison Schrager,
Twin Cities,
22 May 2025
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The resulting narrative portrayed the workers as respectable, sober, disciplined homeowners and family men, while the Pinkertons became an external, extralegal threat.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
15 June 2025
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Even turnovers — Game 3 aside — have been a plus, with a very respectable 11.9 percent rate for the series.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
13 June 2025
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For his next act, Bill Zito tries something else no one thought possible, financially practical or any-which-way probable.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
19 June 2025
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The March flight failed in similar fashion, but SpaceX's investigators determined the most probable root cause was a hardware failure in one of the ship's engines, a different failure mode than two months before.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
19 June 2025
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Because of these promising results, the device is trusted by thousands of prestigious institutions worldwide and has helped to restore and regrow billions of hairs.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
17 June 2025
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With a social scene that is always one step ahead of residents, New Canaan may finally drop its prestigious reputation.—
Slade Logsdon,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2025
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This might signal that the two are also getting ready for a possible upcoming change.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
22 June 2025
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The town of Porter is committed to keeping its dispatch center with Chesterton as long as possible.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2025
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Since his retirement in 2017, Dickey, baseball’s last renowned knuckleballer, has watched the pitch slowly fade in a game increasingly focused on velocity and strikeouts.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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Inquire Photo : Courtesy of Hedley Studios Your Own Bespoke-Scaled Car From Hedley Studios The U.K.-based Hedley Studios is renowned for its classic-car recreations, all of them smartly powered by a zero-emissions propulsion system.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
18 June 2025
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“Reputed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reputed. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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