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Recent Examples of reputedly
This sequel to Ridley Scott’s 2000 epic substitutes the brother emperors Caracalla and Geta for the original’s Commodus, modeling them not only on him, but on a host of Rome’s other reputedly bloodthirsty despots like Caligula, Nero, and Domitian.
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Jeffrey E. Schulman / Made By History, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
There is the scary modernist Schoenberg — inventor of the 12-tone system, replacing traditional harmony with the democratic notion that all notes are equal — who reputedly drives audiences away.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
Here, traffickers reputedly formed close business ties with senior military officials, who used their outsize influence to ensure drug shipments entered and exited the state without incident.
—Tom Woods, Foreign Affairs, 5 Jan. 2016
Like other American newspapers of the 19th century, ours was filled with advertisements and testimonials for tonics and elixirs that could reputedly cure any illness.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 4 Nov. 2024
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Jeffrey E. Schulman / Made By History, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
There is the scary modernist Schoenberg — inventor of the 12-tone system, replacing traditional harmony with the democratic notion that all notes are equal — who reputedly drives audiences away.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
Here, traffickers reputedly formed close business ties with senior military officials, who used their outsize influence to ensure drug shipments entered and exited the state without incident.
—Tom Woods, Foreign Affairs, 5 Jan. 2016
Like other American newspapers of the 19th century, ours was filled with advertisements and testimonials for tonics and elixirs that could reputedly cure any illness.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reputedly
Adverb
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Alba has reportedly been on a few dates since announcing her split from Warren in February, insiders told People.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
15 July 2025
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That’s what needs to happen to football, and there’s no better time than now considering collegiate NIL contracts are steadily soaring (SEC starters reportedly earn at least $800,000 based on agent sources).—
Omar Kelly
July 14,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
Adverb
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Walking out of the courtroom with his attorneys from the county public defender's office, Morrow began to cry, apparently with relief.—
Kevin Grasha,
The Enquirer,
11 July 2025
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The Yankees apparently found a tip in Munoz' slider, and runners on second would notify the batter by waving their arms in a circle if Munoz were throwing a breaking ball.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
11 July 2025
Adverb
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In 2019 and 2020, Telford allegedly filed five false federal tax returns claiming $6.2 million in refunds purportedly owed by the IRS.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
3 July 2025
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Austin chosen as Republic of Texas capital (1839): A wilderness hamlet formerly named Waterloo, planted on a bluff above the Colorado River, Austin made an unlikely site for a national, much less a purportedly imperial capital.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Adverb
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This year’s tournament in south-west London has seen other uses of the supposedly dark arts.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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What the Oura tracks The Gen 3 and Gen 4 Oura Rings track the same core metrics—the Gen 4 just offers a sleeker design, longer battery life, and (supposedly) improved sensor accuracy and overall functionality.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
8 July 2025
Adverb
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Those are no doubt All-Star caliber numbers to most, but evidently not good for the folks that make the decisions on All-Star Game replacements.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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The veteran actor played NYPD Commissioner - and Danny's father - Frank Reagan, but the team behind Boston Blue evidently wanted to explore the younger branches of the Reagan family tree.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
10 July 2025
Adverb
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Address: Livadia Bay, Antiparos 840 07, Greece This luxury beach resort took the idea of bohemian design and went all-in—there’s a woven pendant light or bamboo furniture item seemingly around every corner.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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The Standing Group’s work comes at a time when mass atrocities, including the crime of aggression, war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide, are becoming a prominent and seemingly permanent feature of our world.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Adverb
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Ten years ago, the women’s wrestling evolution ostensibly began, when Becky Lynch, Charlotte Flair, and Sasha Banks made their debuts on WWE’s flagship program Raw.—
Scarlett Harris,
Time,
12 July 2025
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This benefit is ostensibly in place to improve employee morale and well-being.—
Karen Tan,
The Conversation,
11 July 2025
Adverb
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Early autos were probably targeted by horse and carriage people.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
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Natural textures brought on by humidity (and probably, some sort of mousse).—
Vogue,
Vogue,
6 July 2025
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“Reputedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reputedly. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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