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Definitions

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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I double-check facts and figures and ensure they’re from reputable sources, ideally with multiple additional sources backing them up.

From Slate • Mar. 28, 2026

A reputable provider will limit the speed hit as much as possible but will never eliminate it altogether.

From Salon • Mar. 11, 2026

Now it has received what it can plausibly describe as a ringing endorsement from one of America’s most reputable and experienced investors.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 2026

“I think he is a reputable guy, and I look forward to working with him,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

It was one of the best known and most reputable private detective agencies in New York.

From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.