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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
Aristotle’s understanding of virtue is reflected not only in his works, but in the deeds of his reputed student, Alexander the Great.
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Kenneth Andrew Andres Leonardo, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2026
Nine reputed members of the Salinas Acosta Plaza gang, their ages ranging from 19 to 32, were charged with running a criminal gang enterprise out of an East Salinas townhouse complex for which the gang is named.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
The reputed leader of Miami’s John Doe gang, Smith had been sentenced to death for murdering four people in Liberty City in the 1990s.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 14 Nov. 2025
According to Philly Voice, tensions came to a head in 1993, when Stanfa's men shot and injured Merlino and killed his reputed capo, Michael Ciancaglini.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
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Kenneth Andrew Andres Leonardo, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2026
Nine reputed members of the Salinas Acosta Plaza gang, their ages ranging from 19 to 32, were charged with running a criminal gang enterprise out of an East Salinas townhouse complex for which the gang is named.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
The reputed leader of Miami’s John Doe gang, Smith had been sentenced to death for murdering four people in Liberty City in the 1990s.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 14 Nov. 2025
According to Philly Voice, tensions came to a head in 1993, when Stanfa's men shot and injured Merlino and killed his reputed capo, Michael Ciancaglini.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reputed
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The presumed reasoning behind why the film was ignored is multilayered.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
8 Aug. 2025
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With an enormous collection of European art from the continent’s most respected masters, the museum is a must-see for anyone.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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Born in London on May 22, 1938, Nolan built his foundation in theater, training at the Drama Centre London before launching a career that would take him across some of Britain’s most respected stages.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2026
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That said, the presence of companies concerned with defense, security, and sensitive radar systems among the apparent ultimate targets raises obvious red flags.—
Jessica Klein,
PC Magazine,
11 Apr. 2026
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The following year, Salling died at age 35 of an apparent suicide.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026
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Experts advise going to a reputable, licensed dealer when purchasing a vehicle.—
Mahsa Saeidi,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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There are plenty of reputable home warranty companies, including Everything Breaks.—
Caroline Ernst,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2026
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Bane was added to the injury report for Game 1 on Sunday morning because of an illness, but he was expected to be available when he was listed as probable by the team.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
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Elijah has an arraignment in his Concord criminal case set for Monday, and a probable-cause hearing in his Windham case set for next Wednesday, a court spokesman tells Rolling Stone.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
17 Apr. 2026
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Caligula selected respectable family men of good reputation, who were conspicuous for some physical disability, for a mock fight.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
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On Sunday evening, a respectable crowd showed up in the Mojave Tent to pay their respects to the Godfather of Punk, who first played Coachella in a reunion with the Stooges in 2003.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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Saks’s financial relationship with vendors has frayed as chargebacks (fees for supposed violations of shipping manuals or packaging rules) moved from occasional nuisance to what Pollet characterized as a structured revenue stream.—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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But a handful of anglers, influencers, and content creators have gone public about their own experiences with DTF over the last week, and the supposed scam league is now dominating most corners of the online fishing space.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
19 Feb. 2026
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Valerii was recognized for his prior work in Unit 2 and earned a prestigious award.—
Lizzie Johnson,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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All concierges are members of Les Clefs d’Or, a prestigious global association.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Reputed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reputed. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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