tried-and-true
adjective
: proved good, desirable, or feasible : shown or known to be worthy
a tried-and-true sales technique
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a tried-and-true friend who has always been there for me
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The birth of answer engine optimization (AEO) challenges that tried-and-true method.
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Denis Sinelnikov, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
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Rather than reaching out for something logically sound or tried-and-true, attempt to play with one of these three plotting devices.
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Find out which tried-and-true strawberry shortcake recipe was our favorite.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2025
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Denis Sinelnikov, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
This year’s Nordstrom Fourth of July sale features tried-and-true favorites like the Adidas Sambas and Hoka Arahi 7s, plus luxe staples from Veja and OluKai—all at can’t-miss prices.
—Kristine Thomason, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2025
Rather than reaching out for something logically sound or tried-and-true, attempt to play with one of these three plotting devices.
—Matthew Clark Davison, Literary Hub, 3 July 2025
Find out which tried-and-true strawberry shortcake recipe was our favorite.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 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 15 Jul. 2025.
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