reputation
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
Jordan, a former champion wrestler who has represented Ohio in Congress since 2007, built his reputation as a political brawler and fierce critic of the Republican establishment.
From Barron's ● Nov. 10, 2026
Still only 39, his reputation may have taken a bit of a hit, but the German is still regarded as one of Europe's best coaches.
From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2026
Huang has been in charge of the tech giant for 30 years, and is a popular public figure - but will this scandal hurt his reputation?
From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026
“People like Guillermo del Toro, big filmmakers, had started to talk about the movie and its reputation had really grown,” Kermode said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 9, 2026
It’s been hard for the modest Mona Lisa to live up to its reputation.
From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day
It was a clash between two of Britain's biggest heavyweight stars, but Lennox Lewis and Frank Bruno arrived in Cardiff with contrasting reputations.
From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2026
They saw the road to City Hall as too dangerous to risk their reputations on a potential loss.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026
Despite their reputations, “neither Caligula nor Nero had been personally responsible for anything comparable.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
That self-awareness has made their late-period work all too stodgy, selecting roles clearly informed by their notable reputations.
From Salon ● Oct. 9, 2026
It’s a little up in the air whether those parents meant to protect their kids, their kids’ friends—or their own reputations.
From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Vocabulary lists containing reputation
The Watsons Go to Birmingham
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Frindle
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
"Curtis Aikens and the American Dream" and "Go For It!"
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word