established
adjective
es·tab·lished
i-ˈsta-blisht 
1
: accepted and recognized or followed by many people
established rules/customs/traditions
2
a
: successful for a long period of time and widely known
an established author/artist
an established law firm
… people with Ph.D.s have been credentialed by established experts in their fields—
Louis Menand
Louis Menand
b
: growing or flourishing successfully
an established plant
an established flower garden
3
of a church or religion
: officially recognized and accepted by the government of a country
Some of the religious groups lasted, but at a price. Their dogma hardened, and they developed organizational structures that are mirror images of established churches.—O. B. Hardison, Jr.
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—Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
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The event will feature a mix of established and rising stars from across the Arab world and its diaspora.
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His selection has raised concerns among public health experts due to his history of promoting controversial medical views that go against established scientific findings.
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Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
This approach helped establish a foundation of consumer trust, building upon the established and accepted role between advertising and content in the magazine age.
—Sergii Denysenko, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
The event will feature a mix of established and rising stars from across the Arab world and its diaspora.
—Hala Mustafa, Billboard, 3 Dec. 2024
His selection has raised concerns among public health experts due to his history of promoting controversial medical views that go against established scientific findings.
—Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech, The Hill, 1 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for established
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“Established.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/established. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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