Definition of reputation in US English:

reputation

noun

1The beliefs or opinions that are generally held about someone or something.
‘his reputation was tarnished by allegations that he had taken bribes’
- ‘In both theories, these opinion leaders have well-established reputations and hence create convergence.’
- ‘Others have commented directly upon the issues of patronage and market influence which have seemed constantly to challenge the reputations of these artists.’
- ‘Pundits and public intellectuals play a significant role in shaping public opinion, but their reputations are only weakly linked with how useful their advice turns out to be over time.’
- ‘Today, just three years later, they all enjoy international reputations.’
- ‘They are architects who all now have international reputations, but whose work is very different.’
- ‘Although Johnston depicts Cook as a cautious and dignified man compared to his vainglorious counterpart, both men risked their reputations in their mutual quest.’
- ‘For dancers, and those studying dance, Laban has always had an international reputation.’
- ‘A small band of British artists, notably David Hockney and Lucien Freud, have always enjoyed international reputations.’
- ‘Some observers at the time claimed that Saatchi's actions significantly diminished both the reputations of those artists and the price levels of their works.’
- ‘The impact of graphic design is used for the opposite purpose: undermining reputations and stripping off the coolness that makes the big brands glow.’
- ‘The competitive infatuation with ‘signature’ skyscrapers may continue to get the publicity, but some of the best young talents are staking their claims and reputations on the ground.’
- ‘The series commemorates both the murdered victims of Nazism and those whose careers and potential international reputations were curtailed or destroyed by it.’
- ‘Immense amounts of money were squandered, reputations were tarnished, and the consumer was left, as is so often the case, chagrined, puzzled, shortchanged, miffed.’
- ‘Australia reaffirmed its international reputation as a friendly country.’
- ‘Zweig reminded Strauss of how his behaviour under the Nazis had compromised his international reputation.’
- ‘Fifteen years later, in the early 1970s, a book revealing secrets about their split is about to be written, threatening to further tarnish their reputations.’
- ‘The late 18th century produced two artists who achieved international reputations for this category of work.’
- ‘The Home Secretary, Jack Straw, has been quite popular, particularly in a post that is usually seen as a graveyard of political reputations.’
- ‘The Tron and Citizen's theatres have international reputations for cutting-edge contemporary drama.’
- ‘For a time, institutions such as the London County Council's Central School of Arts & Crafts and Birmingham's Municipal School of Art had enviable international reputations.’
1. 1.1 A widespread belief that someone or something has a particular habit or characteristic.
  ‘his knowledge of his subject earned him a reputation as an expert’
  ‘And they have earned for him a reputation as an artist whose work displays rich religious resonance.’
  ‘Unlike Knight, Blige has something of a reputation for a bad attitude.’
  ‘This Harvard-educated lawyer had a clean image and a good reputation from his time as mayor of the city of Quito.’
  ‘Apart from this one setback, the firm continued to grow profitably and earned a reputation as a leader in its field.’
  ‘The response was overwhelming and the club acquired a reputation for a lively, hedonistic atmosphere.’
  ‘His break with the bank has earned him a reputation as an enfant terrible who is inclined to stir up trouble wherever he goes.’
  ‘In the last decade Wallace has earned a reputation for delivering building projects on time and on budget.’
  ‘So far, Prestige has established a reputation for high risk and daring investments.’
  ‘The pursuit of ideas has earned him a reputation for running with them in the studio, for grabbing the moment.’
  ‘These City stock-pickers aim to beat the overall performance of the stock market and, in doing so, earn themselves reputations as investment gurus.’
  ‘Day trading has earned a reputation as a money-spinner because of some notable success stories.’
  ‘The German publishing house Taschen has earned a reputation as a purveyor of upmarket coffee table erotica.’
  ‘He was called to the Irish bar in 1951 and has earned a reputation as an esteemed playwright, poet and biographer.’
  ‘In touring with the likes of Oasis and The Charlatans, The Music have rapidly acquired a fierce live reputation.’
  ‘Tony Kaye earned a reputation for eccentric behaviour during his time as a commercials director in Britain.’
  ‘Although some traders practiced fraud, others worked hard to acquire reputations for fair business practices in order to encourage repeat sales.’
  ‘He was a Justice of the Peace and a Magistrate and earned a reputation for fairness.’
  ‘Levy is a creditable state advocate, a Jehovah's Witness with a reputation for honesty.’
  ‘In a short period of time, both bands have been trust into the limelight of the New Zealand rock scene, and have earned their reputations as New Zealand's best live acts.’
  ‘He said the best way to do that successfully is to earn a reputation for making quality games.’
  name, good name, character, repute, standing, stature, status, position, rank, station
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