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

“This order reinforces the well-established principle that local governments have the authority to decide how to use their personnel and resources,” Feldstein Soto said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026

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

Now, with a well-established domestic league, and US investment throughout the European game, hopes are high for another big step forward.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 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

I scoffed as I scanned over an opinion piece calling for the assimilation of Eastern European immigrants into Chicago’s well-established German reform community.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

Related Words

• earnest
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