tried-and-true
adjective
: proved good, desirable, or feasible : shown or known to be worthy
a tried-and-true sales technique
Examples of tried-and-true in a Sentence
a tried-and-true friend who has always been there for me
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But This tendency to go with the tried-and-true opens up an opportunity for us.
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Michael Foster, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
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Staying tried-and-true to a traditional menu might satisfy your older relatives, but sometimes breaking from tradition makes a meal more memorable and treasured.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2025
But this pair from Peloton’s apparel line has become her tried-and-true.
—Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 16 Apr. 2025
In his experience, lifestyle modifications and tried-and-true body contouring procedures, like lipo, are usually sufficient.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 10 Apr. 2025
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Michael Foster, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Romaine Salad With Oranges And Radishes Recipe: Potato-And-Rutabaga Gratin
Recipe: Hummingbird Sheet Cake
Staying tried-and-true to a traditional menu might satisfy your older relatives, but sometimes breaking from tradition makes a meal more memorable and treasured.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2025
But this pair from Peloton’s apparel line has become her tried-and-true.
—Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 16 Apr. 2025
In his experience, lifestyle modifications and tried-and-true body contouring procedures, like lipo, are usually sufficient.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 10 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tried-and-true
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“Tried-and-true.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tried-and-true. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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