reputable
adjective
rep·u·ta·ble
ˈre-pyə-tə-bəl 
1
: enjoying good repute : held in esteem
2
: employed widely or sanctioned by good writers
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Examples of reputable in a Sentence
make sure you buy your used car from a reputable dealer
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Prior to the Court’s July 1 decision in the Trump case, no reputable legal scholar published a paper or article asserting the existence of presidential immunity for crimes committed while in office.
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Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 8 July 2024
In 2023, Patagonia was ranked as the most reputable brand in the world, climbing from third place the year before, according to an annual Harris poll on corporate reputation.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 28 June 2024
Know the source of your compost and mulch, making sure to purchase from a reputable dealer.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2024
The accreditation is a national recognition that proves an institution is reputable and is a requisite to qualifying for government funds.
FROM 2022: Florida Memorial University, South Florida’s only HBCU, gets off probation
Hardrick also revived the university’s culture.
—Jimena Tavel, Miami Herald, 24 June 2024
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Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 8 July 2024
In 2023, Patagonia was ranked as the most reputable brand in the world, climbing from third place the year before, according to an annual Harris poll on corporate reputation.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 28 June 2024
Know the source of your compost and mulch, making sure to purchase from a reputable dealer.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2024
The accreditation is a national recognition that proves an institution is reputable and is a requisite to qualifying for government funds.
FROM 2022: Florida Memorial University, South Florida’s only HBCU, gets off probation
Hardrick also revived the university’s culture.
—Jimena Tavel, Miami Herald, 24 June 2024
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“Reputable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reputable. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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