reputable

adjective

rep·​u·​ta·​ble ˈre-pyə-tə-bəl 

1

: enjoying good repute : held in esteem

2

: employed widely or sanctioned by good writers

reputability

ˌre-pyə-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

reputably

ˈre-pyə-tə-blē 

adverb

Synonyms

• esteemed
• estimable
• name
• prestigious
• recognized
• reputed
• respectable
• respected

Examples of reputable in a Sentence

make sure you buy your used car from a reputable dealer

Recent Examples on the Web

Read more articles, books, and reputable blogs about inflation and other financial concepts. —True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025

Athena partners with some of the world’s most reputable sports brands such as the Rafa Nadal Academy, Arsenal FC and Atletico Madrid to offer best in class programming both in the U.S. and Europe. —Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 3 Apr. 2025

Safety rating All reputable manufacturers sell only booster seats that have passed stringent safety tests administered by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025

Although there are tons of online retailers, Warby Parker is by far one of the most reputable names. —Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 2 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1659, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for reputable

• disreputable

Kids Definition

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