well-established

American  

[wel-i-stab-lisht] / ˈwɛl ɪˈstæb lɪʃt /

adjective

1. permanently founded; settled; firmly set.

   a well-established business; a well-established habit.

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well-established British  

adjective

1. having permanence or security in a certain place, condition, job, etc

   a well-established brand

2. well-known or validated

   a well-established fact

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Etymology

Origin of well-established

First recorded in 1700–10

Example Sentences

Nor does she—as would any sensible newcomer to a well-established work environment—ask any of the questions necessary to smooth her transition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott described it as a well-established solution that the federal government has used before.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Parsons, its 20-year-old director, already had a well-established following online.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

But they already have a well-established airstrip nearby on Woody Island.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

There was an old and well-established rivalry between him and the Buder.

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman

Related Words

• earnest
• heartfelt
• natural
• positive
• real
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