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well-established

[wel-i-stab-lisht] / ˈwɛl ɪˈstæb lɪʃt /
ADJECTIVE
age-old
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ancient antiquated archaic hoary old-fashioned timeworn
WEAK
aged antediluvian antique old old-time olden venerable vintage
Antonyms
STRONGEST
current modern new young
ADJECTIVE
dyed-in-the-wool
Synonyms
WEAK
absolute complete confirmed congenital deep-down deep-dyed deep-rooted deep-seated deeply ingrained die-hard entrenched fixed full-fledged genuine hardened infixed ingrained instilled long-standing out and out thorough thoroughgoing through-and-through to the core true unchangeable uncompromising utter
ADJECTIVE
established
Synonyms
STRONGEST
entrenched settled traditional
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
genuine
Synonyms
STRONGEST
earnest heartfelt natural positive real sincere true
WEAK
actual artless candid for real frank known open reliable righteous trustworthy undesigning unfeigned unimpeachable unpretended unquestionable up front valid
Antonyms
STRONGEST
dishonest false insincere invalid unreal untrustworthy
WEAK
affected counterfeit deceiving deceptive illegitimate misleading sham
ADJECTIVE
orthodox
Synonyms
WEAK
according to the book acknowledged admitted approved authoritative buttoned-down by the numbers canonical conformist conservative conventional correct customary devout die-hard doctrinal established in line legitimate official old-line pious proper punctilious reactionary received recognized religious right rightful sanctioned sound square standard straight straight arrow traditionalistic true
Antonyms
WEAK
heterodox unconventional unorthodox untraditional
ADJECTIVE
strong
Synonyms
STRONGEST
clear compelling distinct firm unmistakable
STRONG
marked
WEAK
clear-cut convincing formidable great overpowering persuasive redoubtable sharp sound telling trenchant
Antonyms
STRONGEST
dull easy indistinct loose uncertain vague weak
STRONG
indefinite mild
WEAK
low moderate obscure pale unfixed unhealthy
ADJECTIVE
unmannered
Synonyms
WEAK
actual artless candid earnest frank heartfelt hearty honest known natural open positive real reliable righteous sincere true trustworthy unaffected undesigning unfeigned unimpeachable unpretended unquestionable up front valid

Example Sentences

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A Preston Council spokesperson said egg rolling in Preston dated back "more than 150 years and is a well-established tradition, regularly attracting 30,000 visitors each year".

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

In the last year or so, well-established retailers that were already grappling with intense competition from online retailers have been hit as their customers cut back on discretionary spending amid inflation, tariffs and global conflict.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

Having been around since 2009, ExpressVPN is a well-established player in the VPN space that has earned itself an excellent reputation for privacy and security.

From Salon • Mar. 13, 2026

Chinese companies are spending more to access computing power outside of their own country, in places where the application of the U.S. export-control rules is less well-established.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

This includes older blended traditions such as rumba and samba, newer but well-established blended genres such as reggae and Afrobeat, and groups with unique experimental sounds borrowing from more than one tradition.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones