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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Buy from reputable sellers and verify the phone Be especially careful with unusually cheap smartphones advertised as premium models. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026 Both are still coming, and the more surprising news comes in the shape of DICE and Respawn teaming up for a totally new project, believed to be Star Wars Battlefront 3 after days of strong rumors from a number of reputable sources. — Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 22 Oct. 2026 Prices start at around $40 for a rickety model that will only last a few months, $300 for something durable from a reputable brand, and closer to $800 at the top end. — Thomas Ricker, The Verge, 6 Oct. 2026 Optimizing images, enabling caching and using a reputable website hosting provider can help a site load faster. — Anthony Savino, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 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 27 Oct. 2026.

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