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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Reputable clinics should be able to say no—both about their own policies and their vendor’s.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

Reputable jewelers who purchase stones are careful to avoid buying stolen goods.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 21, 2025

Reputable auction houses will not sell items that they know are stolen - they will hold them, Mr Marinello explains.

From BBC • Aug. 20, 2023

The problem: Reputable contractors have no problem putting things in writing.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 26, 2023

"My tattler tells all. Reputable sources only. Firsthand accounts."

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton

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