# reputable

/ˈɹɛpjətəbəɫ/ (US) · /ɹˈɛpjuːtəbəl/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/reputable
Updated: 2026-05-06

## Definition

having a good reputation. You use this to describe a person or business that people trust because they are honest and do good work.

For teachers: having a consistently positive reputation; considered to be honest, reliable, or of good quality. Often used to qualify businesses, sources, or professionals.

## Examples

- You should always buy from a reputable dealer.
- Before hiring a contractor for the renovation, she checked online reviews to ensure the company was reputable.
- Academic researchers must ensure they cite data only from reputable journals to maintain the integrity of their own findings and avoid spreading misinformation.

## Usage notes

- Typically used attributively before a noun or predicatively after a linking verb like 'be' or 'seem'.

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