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

A Preston Council spokesperson said egg rolling in Preston dated back "more than 150 years and is a well-established tradition, regularly attracting 30,000 visitors each year".

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

This comparison post is between two of the most popular and well-established players in the VPN space.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

“The methodology was based on well-established metrics consistent with formulas widely used to set debate participation nationwide — a combination of polling and fundraising — and developed without regard to any particular candidate.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

He responded that “the academic standards for authorship are well-established and well-known. My involvement here does not even come close to meeting those standards.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Hooke, an older and well-established scientist, was decidedly miffed at receiving less credit from the young whipper-snapper than he thought he was due, and said as much to his friends.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin

Related Words

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