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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As the executive vice president of global communications and public affairs at The Estée Lauder Companies, Meridith Webster is responsible for driving, elevating and protecting the reputations of the company, its brands and its leaders.
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Eleanor Hawkins, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
Conor has built a massive following, but his reputation is definitely taking a hit.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
But, Indiana is fighting against a softer strength of schedule and a lesser historical reputation than many of the blue bloods who could be left on the outside looking in.
—Issy Ronald and Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
But the move plunged Asia's fourth-largest economy and key U.S. military ally into its greatest political crisis in decades, threatening to shatter South Korea's reputation as a democratic success story.
—Cynthia Kim, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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Eleanor Hawkins, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
Conor has built a massive following, but his reputation is definitely taking a hit.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
But, Indiana is fighting against a softer strength of schedule and a lesser historical reputation than many of the blue bloods who could be left on the outside looking in.
—Issy Ronald and Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
But the move plunged Asia's fourth-largest economy and key U.S. military ally into its greatest political crisis in decades, threatening to shatter South Korea's reputation as a democratic success story.
—Cynthia Kim, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Reputation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reputation. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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