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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

“All of the sanctuaries, everywhere you look, all of the rescues, the reputable ones, they’re bursting at the seams,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 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

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

It was urgent, the official went on, to “get this patient to some reputable hospital for diagnosis and treatment free from the interference of her husband.”

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann