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
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Dr. Sue Varma, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
In 2019's It Chapter Two, director Andy Muschietti’s follow-up to his hit 2017 adaptation of the first half of King’s book, King appears in a cameo role to poke fun at his reputation for unpopular resolutions.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Studies show tardiness can cost workers their reputation—or even their job.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
Karki has spent much of her career within the very establishment the youth are protesting against, yet her reputation as a fearless and incorruptible jurist has appealed to many young people in the country of 30 million.
—Sugam Pokharel, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
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Dr. Sue Varma, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
In 2019's It Chapter Two, director Andy Muschietti’s follow-up to his hit 2017 adaptation of the first half of King’s book, King appears in a cameo role to poke fun at his reputation for unpopular resolutions.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Studies show tardiness can cost workers their reputation—or even their job.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
Karki has spent much of her career within the very establishment the youth are protesting against, yet her reputation as a fearless and incorruptible jurist has appealed to many young people in the country of 30 million.
—Sugam Pokharel, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reputation
Noun
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Since the first duffers teed off in 1924, this Scottish course has gained repute as one of the world’s top golf spots.—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 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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Once the game begins, Bowlan waits for his name to be called.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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In recent years, high-profile figures like Elon Musk, Chrissy Teigen and Sharon Osborne have talked about using the substance for therapeutic purposes, contributing to its name recognition.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Reputation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reputation. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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