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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In established lawns, many turfgrass species can be maintained with very little water and allowed to go dormant during periods of drought.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 24 July 2025
As more opponents step forward, there is little downside in challenging an established incumbent because others have already jumped into the race.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 23 July 2025
There’s no formal court ruling allowing it, no specific safety findings and no established legal process.
—Cassandra Burke Robertson, The Conversation, 23 July 2025
With its understanding of consumer trends and an established base, R.Lux is now uniquely positioned to help brands and suppliers reach customers in South Korea.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 22 July 2025
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 24 July 2025
As more opponents step forward, there is little downside in challenging an established incumbent because others have already jumped into the race.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 23 July 2025
There’s no formal court ruling allowing it, no specific safety findings and no established legal process.
—Cassandra Burke Robertson, The Conversation, 23 July 2025
With its understanding of consumer trends and an established base, R.Lux is now uniquely positioned to help brands and suppliers reach customers in South Korea.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 22 July 2025
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 29 Jul. 2025.
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