tried-and-true

adjective

ˈtrīd-ən(d)-ˈtrü 

: proved good, desirable, or feasible : shown or known to be worthy

a tried-and-true sales technique

Synonyms of tried-and-true

• reliable
• true
• good
• safe
• solid

Examples of tried-and-true in a Sentence

a tried-and-true friend who has always been there for me

Recent Examples on the Web

Technical sophistication, tried-and-true techniques A small number of routers were used as proxies to connect to a much larger number of other routers belonging to foreign ministries, law enforcement, and government agencies that APT28 wanted to spy on. —Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2026

However, Diaz demonstrated the timeless allure of one of her tried-and-true fashion and glam combinations while making a rare red carpet appearance on April 6. —Lara Walsh, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026

Both stylists name Oribe’s anti-humidity formula as a favorite of theirs, while Speck also loves L’oreal’s Elnett (a classic, tried-and-true drugstore option). —Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2026

In Republican primaries, the most conservative activists are the tried-and-true voters which is good news for Paxton. —Gromer Jeffers Jr, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1792, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for tried-and-true

• accrue
• ado
• ainu
• aircrew
• airscrew
• anew
• askew
• baboo
• babu
• bamboo
• beaucoup
• bijou

Kids Definition

tried-and-true

adjective

: known to be reliable

a tried-and-true friend

a tried-and-true remedy