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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When an established professional in your new field vouches for you, that gives your pivot credibility.
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—Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes, 5 Feb. 2025
With limited assets to trade for an established superstar, signing a free agent makes more sense for the Golden State Valkyries, and Carter fits right in.
—Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
And together with the established Native, Black, Latino and Anglo populations, these new Americans and their descendants helped the United States develop a booming industrial economy and win two world wars.
—Marcela Valdes, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
Harmon has three-down potential early in his career, with an established arsenal of pass-rush moves and the ability to take on double teams.
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—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes, 5 Feb. 2025
With limited assets to trade for an established superstar, signing a free agent makes more sense for the Golden State Valkyries, and Carter fits right in.
—Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
And together with the established Native, Black, Latino and Anglo populations, these new Americans and their descendants helped the United States develop a booming industrial economy and win two world wars.
—Marcela Valdes, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
Harmon has three-down potential early in his career, with an established arsenal of pass-rush moves and the ability to take on double teams.
32.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Established.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/established. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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