Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • In a reputable manner; without disgrace or discredit: as, to fill an office reputably.

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  • adverb In a reputable manner.

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  • adverb in a reputable manner

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Examples

  • As Ben Franklin (reputably) said, It is not possible to make a man understand something his continuing income depends on him not understanding; (some attribute the line to H. L.Mencken but maybe he was quoting Franklin).

    No Snickers bars? Blame Peak Oil (Jack Bog's Blog) 2009

  • The city reputably has a very good movie museum, but alas, it was closed the day we were there.

    Durango, Durango 2009

  • The city reputably has a very good movie museum, but alas, it was closed the day we were there.

    Durango, Durango 2009

  • The city reputably has a very good movie museum, but alas, it was closed the day we were there.

    Durango, Durango 2009

  • The city reputably has a very good movie museum, but alas, it was closed the day we were there.

    Durango, Durango 2009

  • The city reputably has a very good movie museum, but alas, it was closed the day we were there.

    Durango, Durango 2009

  • The city reputably has a very good movie museum, but alas, it was closed the day we were there.

    Durango, Durango 2009

  • It's "the clash of a supposedly immovable object and reputably irresistible force," CQ says.

    CQ's Final Analysis: Big Dem Gains Likely, But... 2009

  • True, she can be reputably difficult, especially in her relationships with men.

    Len Levitt: Bernie Kerik: The Weeper 2009

  • True, she can be reputably difficult, especially in her relationships with men.

    Len Levitt: Bernie Kerik: The Weeper 2009

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