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
Rather than seeking public office, his appointment stemmed from his business reputation and ongoing efforts to support underrepresented communities.
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Jon Stojan, USA Today, 29 July 2025
The Yankees, meanwhile, have a good reputation for developing catchers.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 29 July 2025
Nigel’s pivoted to a cushy television judge post, having spent half a decade cultivating a reputation as the cruelest judge on America’s Next Top Designer.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 28 July 2025
Hong Kong perfected this approach over the last few decades, building its reputation through observation and thoughtful adaptation.
—Sandy Peng, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
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Jon Stojan, USA Today, 29 July 2025
The Yankees, meanwhile, have a good reputation for developing catchers.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 29 July 2025
Nigel’s pivoted to a cushy television judge post, having spent half a decade cultivating a reputation as the cruelest judge on America’s Next Top Designer.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 28 July 2025
Hong Kong perfected this approach over the last few decades, building its reputation through observation and thoughtful adaptation.
—Sandy Peng, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reputation
Noun
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Good design ranked among the top four characteristics industry professionals used to describe high-quality thought leadership—above speed to market and the repute of the author.—
Yogesh Shah,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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The most stinging repute came from China, which accused the U.S. of abandoning Haiti at a dire moment after helping set up its ruling transitional presidential council, now mired in controversy and credibility issues.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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However, this isn’t a specific species but rather a common name or catchall term people use when describing tiny ants such as the odorous house ant or little black ant, says Benson.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
28 July 2025
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The center entered his name into the transfer portal after former head coach Biff Poggi’s departure at the beginning of December.—
Emma Moon
July 28,
Charlotte Observer,
28 July 2025
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“Reputation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reputation. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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