reputed

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The president is nonetheless reputed to have brought a degree of stability back to the country scarred by civil war in the 1990s and to a region plagued by conflict.

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

Some members of an art scene, once it has become the subject of myth, make a habit of downplaying its reputed virtues, usually for reasons of mercy, modesty, or self-preservation.

From New York Times • Nov. 26, 2024

Among the skeptical was James Vaupel, one of the world’s most reputed demographers.

From Science Magazine • Nov. 20, 2024

Spooky Meter: 4/5 The ballroom on the second floor is reportedly the most active spot, thanks to the specter of a woman who is reputed to show up in photos.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 4, 2024

The state also has what are reputed to be the meanest rattlesnakes anywhere along the trail, and the most unreliable water sources, particularly in high summer.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson