reputable

adjective

rep·​u·​ta·​ble ˈre-pyə-tə-bəl How to pronounce reputable (audio)
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 How to pronounce reputable (audio)
noun
reputably
ˈre-pyə-tə-blē How to pronounce reputable (audio)
adverb

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make sure you buy your used car from a reputable dealer
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However, there’s a tight edit of reputable retailers and even third-party resellers that specialize in real, clean, and unworn pairs of Michael Jordan’s trademark shoes. — Rudie Obias, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026 Balloon flights are one of the region’s biggest draws, and so the most reputable operators can fill up weeks ahead, particularly from spring to autumn. — Scott Campbell, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026 The annual list from Drinks International is considered one of the most esteemed and reputable rankings in the world. — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2026 There’s no reputable research showing that dry cornstarch reliably disrupts ant pheromone trails in real-world garden conditions. — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reputable

Word History

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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reputable. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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