reputable

[rep-yuh-tuh-buhl] / ˈrɛp yə tə bəl /

ADJECTIVE

worthy of respect

Synonyms

STRONGEST

distinguished eminent esteemed illustrious prominent renowned trustworthy well-known

WEAK

acclaimed celebrated conscientious constant creditable dependable estimable excellent fair faithful famed famous favored good high-principled high-ranking honest honorable honored in high favor just legitimate notable of good repute popular redoubted reliable respectable righteous salt of the earth sincere straightforward truthful upright well-thought-of

Antonyms

STRONGEST

common obscure ordinary unimportant unknown

WEAK

disreputable notorious unrespected untrustworthy

Example Sentences

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He was an assistant U.S. attorney in the Southern District of New York, which is a very fine office, and he then worked in Big Law for some very reputable law firms.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

Allen grew up in a middle-class, suburban part of Torrance, one of four siblings who would each go on to study at reputable universities.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

"No-one should purchase prescription-only medicines other than from reputable suppliers such as registered pharmacies. Medicines obtained from unregulated sources pose a major risk to people's safety."

From BBC • May 2, 2026

There is little reputable evidence to back their claims.

From Salon • Apr. 27, 2026

“Why it seems scarcely likely that a reputable person would endanger himself in so ridiculous a fashion, if he weren’t convinced he were on safe ground.”

From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov

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