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.
O. B. Hardison, Jr.Examples of established in a Sentence
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The Potter version benefits from the context of the British writer’s previous work and an established sense of fourth-wall breaking.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2024
Also, while there is no established Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) for omega-3s, this is considered a high dosage, so be sure to check with a healthcare provider before taking this supplement or opt for one of their lower dose options.
—Casey Seiden, Parents, 22 Mar. 2024
Those sites were smaller lots in an established neighborhood, which the city was planning to sell for development, but no proposals were received while the request was open.
—Corina Vanek, The Arizona Republic, 19 Jan. 2024
Now an established character actor, Gossett starred in films like Iron Eagle, The Principal, Enemy Mine, and Jaws 3-D in the Eighties, and continued to work steadily over the ensuing decades.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 29 Mar. 2024
Miami needs more - either an established veteran or UCLA’s Laiatu Latu or Missouri’s Darius Robinson, who also can play on the defensive line.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2024
The release celebrates the 5-year anniversary of Billboard and Honda’s collaboration on Honda Stage, the music platform offering unique, behind-the-music storytelling and celebrating the journeys of established and up-and-coming artists.
—James Dinh, Billboard, 22 Mar. 2024
Among the established and emerging talent represented with new projects are China’s Berlin Silver Bear-winner Wang Xiaoshuai (Beijing Bicycle) and Thailand’s Busan New Currents award-winner Patiparn Boontarig (Solids by the Seashore).
—Mathew Scott, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2024
The established car companies had decades of experience in manufacturing but faced a steep learning curve with batteries and software.
—Jack Ewing, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2024
David Fear, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2024
Also, while there is no established Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) for omega-3s, this is considered a high dosage, so be sure to check with a healthcare provider before taking this supplement or opt for one of their lower dose options.
—Casey Seiden, Parents, 22 Mar. 2024
Those sites were smaller lots in an established neighborhood, which the city was planning to sell for development, but no proposals were received while the request was open.
—Corina Vanek, The Arizona Republic, 19 Jan. 2024
Now an established character actor, Gossett starred in films like Iron Eagle, The Principal, Enemy Mine, and Jaws 3-D in the Eighties, and continued to work steadily over the ensuing decades.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 29 Mar. 2024
Miami needs more - either an established veteran or UCLA’s Laiatu Latu or Missouri’s Darius Robinson, who also can play on the defensive line.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2024
The release celebrates the 5-year anniversary of Billboard and Honda’s collaboration on Honda Stage, the music platform offering unique, behind-the-music storytelling and celebrating the journeys of established and up-and-coming artists.
—James Dinh, Billboard, 22 Mar. 2024
Among the established and emerging talent represented with new projects are China’s Berlin Silver Bear-winner Wang Xiaoshuai (Beijing Bicycle) and Thailand’s Busan New Currents award-winner Patiparn Boontarig (Solids by the Seashore).
—Mathew Scott, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2024
The established car companies had decades of experience in manufacturing but faced a steep learning curve with batteries and software.
—Jack Ewing, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2024
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“Established.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/established. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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