reputation
noun
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An esteemed word in English, reputation rose to fame during the 14th century and ultimately traces back to the Latin verb reputare, meaning "to take into consideration" or "to think over." Reputare is itself a coupling of the well-known "again" prefix re- and the verb putare, "to reckon." Renowned celebrities of the putare family are the verb repute ("to believe or consider"), the identical noun (synonymous with reputation), the adjectives reputable and reputed, and the adverb reputedly. Other putare cousins of notoriety include dispute, disreputable, imputation, and putative, along with their kin.
Examples of reputation in a Sentence
Doug Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2025
The result is faster closes, longer-term relationships and a reputation that draws the right clients to your agency.
—Drew McLellan, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Known for his outspoken floor speeches and frequent criticism of bipartisan bills, May had also built a reputation as a disruptive political consultant, backing challengers against sitting GOP incumbents.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
For all his reputation as an annoyingly committed actor, Norton feels so loose and playful with Anderson.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 12 June 2025
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“Reputation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reputation. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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