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

“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

Regardless of your reason for using a VPN in Canada, whether it’s for streaming or for heightened privacy, a well-established, paid VPN provider will always better serve its users .

From Salon • Mar. 11, 2026

He says that maybe new starters could do what Lidl and Aldi did for the supermarkets sector, which was previously dominated by a handful of well-established brands.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

Several of them were teachers and preachers, or held well-established positions in other professions.

From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals

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