reputation

noun

ˌre-pyə-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce reputation (audio)
Definition of reputationnext
as in repute
overall quality as seen or judged by people in general the college's athletic department has a good reputation, but the school's science facilities are a bit lacking

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Recent Examples of reputation YouTube Shorts has a reputation for serving lower-quality content than other short-form video platforms. — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026 Maine coons have become popular for their playful, sociable reputation, distinctive chirps and trills and their deep roots in New England history. — Pat Mueller, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2026 David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Dresser was hired in December after establishing a strong reputation in the enterprise by spending more than a decade in senior roles at Salesforce. — Ashley Capoot,kate Rooney, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026 Sequels, rightfully, got the critical reputation of something disposable and easy to dismiss. — Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reputation
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  1. repute
  2. name
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  • Petviashvili’s repute has grown steadily since her early debut.
    — The Editors of ARTnews, ARTnews.com, 28 July 2026
  • Maybe that’s in free agency with Cooper Rush or Joshua Dobbs — the only veterans of any sort of repute still available — or in a trade or waiver claim.
    — Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 25 June 2026
Definition of repute
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  • Shortly after Lyons' email, Charles forwarded the message to a group of officials whose names are redacted.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Shortly after Lyon's email, Charles forwarded the message to a group of officials whose names are redacted.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
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“Reputation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reputation. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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