repute

noun

Definition of reputenext
as in reputation
overall quality as seen or judged by people in general that's a repair shop of good repute

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Recent Examples of repute 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 The long-term leasing of NNN and the fact that they are commonly leased to reliable tenants of repute minimizes the risk of default and promotes a dependable revenue stream. — Sudhir Pai, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for repute
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reputation
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  • It is anticipated that the new complex would include a wide range of amenities, further solidifying Palmares' reputation as a destination where golf is just the beginning.
    — Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Angst over Meta’s public reputation likely played a role in the decision to settle so early, experts said.
    — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
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“Repute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repute. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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