REPUTED Synonyms: 99 Similar and Opposite Words

reputed

adjective

ri-ˈpyü-təd

Definition of reputed

as in presumed

appearing to be true on the basis of evidence that may or may not be confirmed this treatment is a reputed cure for colon cancer, but studies haven't confirmed that claim

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as in respected

having a good reputation especially in a field of knowledge a reputed oceanographer whose excellent work is known internationally

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Recent Examples of reputed These are injectables like BPC-157, which is extremely popular online for its reputed ability to heal tendons, ligaments and muscles, and TB-500, which is believed to reduce inflammation and improve wound healing. — Amy Feldman, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 The 16 reputed gangsters or aspiring gangsters charged in the indictment range in age from 19 to 24. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 27 June 2026 If Bunch leaves, or the new Regents skew more Trumpist, the Smithsonian’s reputed independence could crumble. — Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 23 June 2026 Near run-in with Scooter Braun Swift sat courtside at the Knicks game while her reputed enemy, Scooter Braun, was parked just a few rows behind her with his girlfriend, Sydney Sweeney. — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for reputed

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Adjective

The presumed reasoning behind why the film was ignored is multilayered.

— Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 8 Aug. 2025

Definition of presumed

Adjective

Speaking your mind candidly is essential right now—feeling seen and respected is core to your sense of self-worth.

— Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
Pair a winning culture of a respected NBA franchise with a top five talent like Giannis Antetokounmpo and blockbuster is supposed to happen, if the main characters stay healthy, everyone buys in, and the sports Gods are kind.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of respected

Adjective

One account describes an unusual encounter that raises questions about the object’s flight characteristics and apparent lack of detectable heat.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
Commenters seem amused by the apparent gaffe and have chosen to convey their feelings through a plethora of puns, jokes and memes.

— Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of apparent

Adjective

Use a reputable password manager to generate and securely store strong, unique passwords for every account.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 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

Definition of reputable

Adjective

When a conjunction is probable, SSA/STC service providers alert the operators involved, who then decide whether to undertake a collision-avoidance maneuver.

— David Zamora, Space.com, 23 Oct. 2026
The former will undoubtedly be supplied by Jacob Misiorowski, the Brewers’ 24-year-old flame-throwing phenom and probable Cy Young Award winner.

— Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of probable

Adjective

The Chiefs have beaten a Denver Broncos team that was still finding its footing, the 2-4 Indianapolis Colts, the winless Miami Dolphins, a respectable Raiders squad and the 0-6 Chargers.

— Andy Scholes, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of respectable

Adjective

Hales finally submitted the 250-page proof and three gigabytes of computer files to the prestigious journal Annals of Mathematics in 1998.

— Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 27 Oct. 2026
The often funny clips come from Modi, a category-flouting gay Orthodox Jew and former Merrill Lynch trader who is now playing some of the country’s most prestigious venues.

— Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2026

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