reputations
word · lemma: reputation
Definition
'Reputations' is the plural of 'reputation' and means the overall opinions or beliefs people have about more than one person, group, or thing.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to how people in general view others over time. Common phrases: 'good reputations', 'bad reputations', 'protect/build/damage reputations'. Used in both formal and informal contexts. Not interchangeable with 'fame', which is just being well-known.
Example Sentences
The students worked hard to build good reputations in school.
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Different companies have different reputations with their customers.
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Stories can harm people's reputations even if they're not true.
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Social media makes people's reputations rise and fall faster than ever.
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Their reputations might be perfect in public, but no one knows what goes on behind the scenes.
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Over the years, the two teams developed fierce reputations for never backing down from a challenge.
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