REPUTABLE Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

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 Be sure to use a reputable car dealership, and check the car’s history on websites like AutoCheck or CARFAX Vehicle History Reports. — Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026 Between all the networks, there’s ten to 15 reputable names that police-chase watchers know and can recognize by voice. — Anusha Praturu, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026 Ensure everything arrives undamaged by packing it in a reputable carry-on like the Samsonite Freeform. — Brandon Schultz, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2026 To avoid getting scammed by a bad actor posing as a counselor, stick to reputable nonprofits and watch for red flags like upfront fees, guarantees to erase your debt or advice to stop talking to your creditors. — Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reputable

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Contemplation of this tax — which produced $384 million in the last fiscal year — has consumed endless hours of work from some of the county’s most respected leaders, and drawn earnest public testimony from dozens of people.

— Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026
Now going by that nickname, Cathy appears on the doorstep of a respected brothel run by the warm madam, Faye (Martha Plimpton).

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of respected

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For 26 years, Ecuador has remained immune from the plague of a currency crisis and has sustained respectable economic growth, low inflation, and surging exports.

— Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026
Neither release became a theatrical phenomenon, but each earned more than $40 million worldwide — suggesting even mediocre horror films can get respectable returns when their premises are appealing enough.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of respectable

Adjective

In 1987, the New York Humans Rights Commission charged the club with discrimination over its exclusionary membership policies, following similar actions taken against other prestigious clubs like Union League, University and Century Association.

— Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 13 Oct. 2026
The Hindi-language film has also travelled to prestigious international film festivals, including the Tokyo International Film Festival and Palm Springs International Film Festival.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of prestigious

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Joseph Weiss was charged in 2023 with lying to federal investigators about his brother’s reputed mob ties, including his previous contacts with Schweihs and Dominic.

— Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Anderson, Davis’ nephew and a reputed Crip, was involved, according to police.

— Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of reputed

Adjective

The esteemed address has had renovations before, most recently in 2005, when the icon was partly converted into condos.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026
The Benton show focuses mostly on Pusey’s prints, drawing exclusively from the collection of Ian White, artist, educator and son of esteemed artist Charles White.

— Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of esteemed

Adjective

Advertisement The following day, in a public conversation moderated by renowned journalist Christiane Amanpour, President Nataša Pirc Musar of Slovenia, former Irish President Mary Robinson and I reflected on the choices before humanity.

— Halla Tómasdóttir, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
His publicist initially told the Associated Press that the renowned designer died of pneumonia, but a death certificate obtained by Us Weekly paints a different picture.

— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

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