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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

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European officials say their countries continue to adhere to well-established agreements over how U.S. bases on their soil can be used, despite Trump’s criticisms.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

The study highlights the growing interest in drug repositioning, which involves finding new uses for existing, well-established compounds.

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

Paclitaxel is a well-established, frontline standard of care for several cancers.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

Approaching his record-tying 19th postseason appearance, James has reason to believe in his well-established routine.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Thus Gilbert made magnetic experiments relevant to a well-established branch of natural knowledge, astronomy.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

well-established

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