reputable

adjective

ˈre-pyə-tə-bəl 
Definition of reputable
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 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 There are several other reputable pet first aid courses available online as well. — Cathy M. Rosenthal, Chicago Tribune, 1 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
  • Insider tip Do what respectable hockey writers do and stay at the Marriott Château Champlain.
    — Josh Yohe, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Yesterday’s punk, grunge, and rebel-outsider upstarts have an uncanny way of evolving into today’s elder statesmen of respectable infamy.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of respectable
Adjective
  • As the season has progressed, two players have been most often discussed by fans and media as the main contenders for the prestigious award.
    — Annie Costabile, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Prince George, having just turned 13, is due to start at Eton College, a prestigious boarding school for boys, in September.
    — Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 20 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
  • In it, Leó, a renowned geriatrician specialized in Alzheimer’s disease, develops an unconventional friendship with Ásdís, a psychiatrist who’s returned to Iceland to care for her ailing grandmother.
    — Annika Pham, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The recovery ended a search that began on July 31 after the expedition, led by renowned climber Nirmal Purja, was swept away by an avalanche on Broad Peak.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026
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“Reputable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reputable. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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