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[Thai Economics Library | Archives (for history)]
June 28, 2007

Reputation, Reputable

a reputation (noun) -
a. to be known or remembered for something
b. to be thought of as good or bad

a reputation for x - known or remembered for x

reputable (adjective) - believed to be good

a good reputation
a bad reputation
an excellent reputation
an unrivalled reputation
an international reputation
a professional reputation
a manufacturer's reputation

earn a reputation
gain a reputation
established a reputation for
developed a reputation as
built his reputation

have a reputation for
a reputation for being
with a reputation for
the reputation rests upon
equal to his reputation as

keep his reputation intact
protect a reputation
risk a reputation
at the expense of their reputation
a poor reputation
destroy a reputation
tarnished his reputation
live down his reputation for

highly reputable
a credible reputation
a high-profile reputation


Example sentences:

* He had earned himself a reputation for pulling companies out of slumps.

* She gained a reputation for being able and trusted.

* His reputation rests on the fine work he did for our most important clients.

* That lawyer has a good reputation.

* Get us a guide with a reputation for getting things done.

* He would not risk his reputation and political career to speak out on this issue.

* The firm had established a reputation for reliability over the years.

* Some of the salesmen had a poor reputation with customers.

* The manufacturer's reputation for high quality products is impeccable.

The recent financial scandal unleashed a scathing attack on the accounting profession for their concentration on commercial self-promotion at the expense of the profession's reputation.

* He developed a reputation as a computer consultant that drew in even more clients.

* It's a highly reputable law firm.

* They have a reputation for doing good work.

* It was difficult to keep his reputation intact after he repeatedly failed to close a deal.

* He vowed to get even with those who destroyed his honour and reputation.

* That breed has a reputation for being vicious fighters.

* Is his reputation a credible one?

* He has an international reputation as a mushroom specialist.

* He has a list of enemies equal to his reputation as a ruthless political manipulator.

* The scandal has tarnished his reputation a little bit.

* The celebrity found it hard to live down his reputation as a playboy.

* The former opposition leader has a reputation for being a maverick.

* He quietly built his reputation and influence over his colleagues over several years.


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