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—
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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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Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Normally a team would draft a young quarterback to either start or sit behind a veteran, but unless the team views Fields as an established veteran, this move wouldn't fit either of those criteria.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
So what can new and established businesses learn from them?
—Andi Cross, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
The hybrid, however, is a little more expensive and will likely appeal to a more established audience.
—New Atlas, 22 Mar. 2025
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“Established.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/established. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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