reputable

adjective

ˈre-pyə-tə-bəl How to pronounce reputable (audio)
Definition of reputablenext
as in respected
having a good reputation especially in a field of knowledge make sure you buy your used car from a reputable dealer

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Recent Examples of reputable Take the device to a reputable electronics recycling program. — Jesse Watson , Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2026 Shopping at reputable retail stores in-person is a great idea. — Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 13 Aug. 2026 Most reputable PBMs will engage that conversation professionally. — Yasser Almuaala, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 That might mean choosing the reputable sushi restaurant, skipping the overcrowded hot tub, or washing her hands before eating. — Angela Haupt, Time, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reputable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reputable
  1. respected
  2. respectable
  3. prestigious
  4. reputed
  5. esteemed
  6. renowned
Adjective
  • And Johnson, as one of the sport’s most respected offensive visionaries, brings a trust factor that generates significant excitement.
    — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Dirden will play Greg Reagan, a respected District Court judge and Anaya’s (Wise) husband.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of respected
Adjective
  • That's a respectable amount of performance for something under $1,500.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Since being picked in the second round by Indiana in 2016, Niang has carved out a respectable nine-year career spread across four different teams.
    — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of respectable
Adjective
  • The Oscar-winning actress has written a new musical stage adaptation around the character, set to open on London’s prestigious theater scene in the summer of 2027.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Its work-in-progress was also one of five titles at the 2025 prestigious and highly selective Annecy Animation Showcase at the Cannes Festival’s Marché du Film.
    — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of prestigious
Adjective
  • Anderson, Davis’ nephew and a reputed Crip, was involved, according to police.
    — Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • This finding, published in a reputed journal, would later cross disciplinary lines and be picked up in the rush to solve a major anthropological mystery.
    — Kimon de Greef, Longreads, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of reputed
Adjective
  • My hope is that this esteemed office will one day be inhabited by someone who respects democratic norms and is not a clear and present danger to democracy.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Such esteemed material and craftsmanship could make plastic cocktail glasses look crystal, and Montezuma taste like Clase Azul.
    — Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of esteemed
Adjective
  • Greenspan was renowned for his formidable data-crunching capabilities, sharp reading of market psychology, and subtle, often elusive communication style.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The collection, which translated her mental health battles into a universal visual language, became her largest and most renowned body of work.
    — Livia Caligor, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026
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“Reputable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reputable. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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