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

Nomad Greenland is a reputable local tour company based in Nuuk, and arranges everything from glamping in the Greenland wilderness and puffin safaris to guided art and cultural art walks around local villages and Arctic foraging. —Michelle Gross, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024

In the meantime, rely on your common sense, watch out for red flags and only install software from reputable platforms. —Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 15 Dec. 2024

Both have accused the CDC of covering up evidence this was so, despite dozens of reputable scientific studies to the contrary. —Kff Health News, Twin Cities, 9 Dec. 2024

Another way to spot a fake: Most reputable creators have their own websites, and that also gives you an opportunity to learn more about the person behind the recipes. —Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1659, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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