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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But here, the court noted, preserving the former map would not “worsen” chaos or confusion; rather, it would “lessen it” by restoring “the well-established status quo.”
From Slate • May 26, 2026
European officials say their countries continue to adhere to well-established agreements over how U.S. bases on their soil can be used, despite Trump’s criticisms.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
The study highlights the growing interest in drug repositioning, which involves finding new uses for existing, well-established compounds.
From Science Daily • May 4, 2026
County — and Torrance in particular — has a well-established reputation as being a relatively gun-friendly area within a more broadly pro-gun-control county and region.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026
Thus Gilbert made magnetic experiments relevant to a well-established branch of natural knowledge, astronomy.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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