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Definitions

reputation

[rep-yuh-tey-shuhn] / ˌrɛp yəˈteɪ ʃən /
NOUN
commonly held opinion of person's character
Synonyms
STRONGEST
character fame honor influence name notoriety opinion position prestige prominence standing stature
STRONG
acceptability account approval authority credit dependability distinction eminence esteem estimation favor mark privilege rank regard reliability renown rep report repute respectability trustworthiness weight
WEAK
éclat
Antonyms
STRONGEST
unimportance
STRONG
disapproval disbelief disfavor dislike disregard disrespect
WEAK
disreputableness ill repute notoriety

Example Sentences

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Since the start of the Iran War on Feb. 28, gold hasn’t lived up to its safe-haven reputation.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

His humiliating treatment sent a signal that high-profile figures in the scam industry might be sacrificed to save Cambodia's reputation.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Secondly, you stack up more technical fouls and diminish your superstar reputation.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

“You have to develop a great reputation and put in the 10,000 hours before you actually get good at this.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

Too many black marks could sully a person’s reputation and even prevent a promotion at work.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti

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