reputed

Example Sentences

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At Le Beccherie, the dessert’s reputed birthplace, chef Manuel Gobbo explains how hard it is for a local to make the perfect version because “everyone has a memory of how their mother made tiramisu.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Grey-haired and mustachioed, Asfura is reputed to be a hard worker.

From Barron's • Dec. 24, 2025

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

From Tehran, smoke was also seen near the city of Shahriyar, a reputed site of underground missile storage facilities.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 25, 2024

She had a great aunt named Hazel who was reputed to carry life insurance.

From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck