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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“Dance to the Piper” recounts the struggles of a young woman entering the entertainment industry against the wishes of her family, who were well-established in Hollywood.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
The nursery said it was deeply sorry and blamed "human error" for the "isolated and unprecedented" incident "when relevant and well-established procedures were not followed".
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
So, off the IL alone, the Dodgers are expecting to add two well-established starters, a closer, and a versatile position player in the second half.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
The researchers also emphasized that drinking coffee should complement, not replace, well-established approaches to protecting liver health.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 25, 2026
Most times, many tribal women questioned her sanity in daring to question well-established mores.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
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