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
Confirming the fan speculation, reputable sources, including Fightful, have reported that Fenix's AEW contract has indeed been terminated.
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Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Lost/Mayhem is very upset that their 40 years of hard work building a solid brand, well recognized in the surf culture, a two time US gold medal winner, has been diluted and taken by a reputable pop star.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 2025
Additionally, the office says engraving or etching the part with the vehicle identification number or license plate can alert a reputable scrap dealer that the device is stolen and can help to identify the owner.
—Krystal Nurse, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2025
Takeout fried chicken, whether from a grocery store deli or a reputable fast-food chain, is a perfectly acceptable item to tote to a potluck.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
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Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Lost/Mayhem is very upset that their 40 years of hard work building a solid brand, well recognized in the surf culture, a two time US gold medal winner, has been diluted and taken by a reputable pop star.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 2025
Additionally, the office says engraving or etching the part with the vehicle identification number or license plate can alert a reputable scrap dealer that the device is stolen and can help to identify the owner.
—Krystal Nurse, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2025
Takeout fried chicken, whether from a grocery store deli or a reputable fast-food chain, is a perfectly acceptable item to tote to a potluck.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reputable
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The daughter of Season 25’s Bryan Olesen turned out a perfectly respectable rendition of Avril Lavigne’s ballad.—
Charlie Mason,
TVLine,
14 Apr. 2025
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The Hungarian women's national hockey team fell 2-0 to the Swedish women despite goalie Anikó Németh making 22 crucial saves in the outing to make the outcome more respectable.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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If Cullen marries his daughter, perhaps he’ll be inclined to complete a letter of recommendation that the young man had requested for a prestigious fellowship.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
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President Trump has long celebrated his familial ties to MIT, a prestigious college that has spared no criticism of the administration's policies in recent weeks.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Even the reputed permabear who fears a debt crisis is coming believes the best option for the average investor is to simply buy and hold the S&P 500 for the long haul, adding to your position when the market falls.—
Will Daniel,
Fortune,
6 Apr. 2024
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Should Bordeaux wines from this vintage be regarded with less respect than those from other more reputed or ‘stellar’ years?—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2024
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Presenters for the esteemed night include USC Annenberg’s Dean Willow Bay, Snap Inc. CEO Evan Spiegel and Disney Entertainment co-chairman Dana Walden.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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After the initial maturation, the whiskey is transferred to Superiore and Fine Marsala butts of French oak from the esteemed Cantine de Vinci in Sicily.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Hollywood veterans as both producers and former co-chiefs of the film division at MGM, DeLuca and Abdy are renowned for their deep relationships with visionary moviemakers and long connection to prestige moviedom.—
Chris Lee,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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Cape Hatteras, North Carolina Cape Hatteras National Seashore, which stretches for about 70 miles, is renowned for its pristine beaches and the striking black-and-white striped Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, the tallest brick lighthouse in the United States.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Reputable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reputable. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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