reputable

adjective

rep·​u·​ta·​ble ˈre-pyə-tə-bəl 
Synonyms of reputable
1
: enjoying good repute : held in esteem
a reputable source/company/brand
2
dated : employed widely or sanctioned by good writers
reputability
ˌre-pyə-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē 
noun
reputably
ˈre-pyə-tə-blē 
adverb

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make sure you buy your used car from a reputable dealer
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But providers like American Home Shield, Liberty Home Guard and First American Home Warranty are also reputable options. — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026 Lynda Albertson, an art-crime analyst, said the works are instantly recognizable, impeding any effort to sell them through reputable channels. — ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026 Lynda Albertson, an art crime analyst, said the works are instantly recognizable, impeding any effort to sell them through reputable channels. — Colleen Barry, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026 Take the device to a reputable electronics recycling program. — Jesse Watson , Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reputable

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First Known Use

1659, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of reputable was in 1659

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reputable

adjective
rep·​u·​ta·​ble ˈrep-yət-ə-bəl 
: having a good reputation : respectable
reputability
ˌrep-yət-ə-ˈbil-ət-ē 
noun
reputably
ˈrep-yət-ə-blē 
adverb
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