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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

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

The practice, known as "smishing" - SMS and phishing - aims to trick people into giving personal details by making texts look as though they come from reputable companies.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

I also inquired if the magazine would be willing to book me with one of the more reputable guide services—and cover the $65,000 fee—thus giving me a shot at actually reaching the summit.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer

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