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established

[ih-stab-lisht] / ɪˈstæb lɪʃt /
ADJECTIVE
in a firm position
Synonyms
STRONGEST
entrenched settled traditional well-established
STRONG
fixed ingrained rooted secure set stable vested
WEAK
deep-rooted permanent unshakable
Antonyms
STRONG
indefinite undecided unfixed unstable
WEAK
false insolvent invalidated temporary unsound untrue
ADJECTIVE
set up to endure
Synonyms
STRONGEST
chartered completed founded incorporated initiated organized ratified set up settled
STRONG
begun codified conceived endowed equipped finished inaugurated instituted originated produced realized systematized
Antonyms
STRONG
incomplete unfinished
WEAK
false insolvent invalidated temporary unsound untrue
ADJECTIVE
conclusively proved
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accepted approved closed concluded confirmed endorsed identified
STRONG
achieved ascertained assured authenticated corroborated demonstrated determined guaranteed objectified proved substantiated upheld validated verified
WEAK
certain found out sure undeniable valid
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disapproved
STRONG
uncertain
WEAK
false insolvent invalidated temporary unsound untrue

Example Sentences

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But ultimately a lot of refugees still gravitate to Glasgow even if they were housed elsewhere while awaiting asylum decisions, because there are established communities, charities and faith centres offering support in the city.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

Coming after three unsuccessful early collaborations, “Brigadoon” was the first major breakthrough hit for Lerner and Loewe, acting as the turning point that established them as premier theater creators.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

What’s more, they said in legal filings, the county can’t override the solar standards established by the state.

From Salon • Apr. 27, 2026

Just a few months later, however, OpenAI established a commercial subsidiary in the face of needing to invest hundreds of billions of dollars in data centers to power its technology.

From Barron's • Apr. 25, 2026

In the early 20th century, Carl Orff met gymnastics and dance educator Dorothée Gunther and established an innovative school for children based on the idea that all human beings are musical by nature.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

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