well-established
Americanadjective
adjective
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having permanence or security in a certain place, condition, job, etc
a well-established brand
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well-known or validated
a well-established fact
Etymology
Origin of well-established
First recorded in 1700–10
Example Sentences
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“These are companies with a very well-established playbook for returning capital to shareholders, and they are sticking with it.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
When Arnold Schwarzenegger was elected California governor in 2003, Maria Shriver took leave from her well-established career as a network news correspondent and anchor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
Its portfolio now includes well-established names like Puma, Arc'teryx, Salomon and Wilson.
From Barron's ● Jul. 3, 2026
This approach allows scientists to take advantage of the well-established framework of many-body physics while also producing much more accurate simulations of complex systems.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 16, 2026
The Lightning came from a well-established soccer program with a history of sending teams to both state and national championships.
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
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