the establishment
noun
: the part of a particular group that has power or control
His novels were disliked by the literary establishment.
the medical establishment
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But Morgan, the owner of the establishment, recommends starting with the bone marrow and pimento cheese appetizers.
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Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025
This included the establishment of a standardised electrical grid throughout the market, and the installation of 995 fire extinguishers — one for every 10 stalls, with additional extinguishers for high-risk areas near food service shops.
—Bella Webb, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2025
Although Martin has updated many things about the establishment, like offering their gumbo on Goldbelly or hiring the restaurant’s first female executive chef, others are sacred.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2025
Especially so for the Texans, who were up against the establishment NFL.
—Kansas City Star, 26 Nov. 2025
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Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025
This included the establishment of a standardised electrical grid throughout the market, and the installation of 995 fire extinguishers — one for every 10 stalls, with additional extinguishers for high-risk areas near food service shops.
—Bella Webb, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2025
Although Martin has updated many things about the establishment, like offering their gumbo on Goldbelly or hiring the restaurant’s first female executive chef, others are sacred.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2025
Especially so for the Texans, who were up against the establishment NFL.
—Kansas City Star, 26 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the establishment
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“The establishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20establishment. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.
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