How to Use tried-and-true in a Sentence

tried-and-true

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• The tried-and-true should bear sweeter fruit than the unknown.
  — Tarot Astrologers, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2023
• That means bringing new talent on board, while hanging on to your tried-and-true.
  — Dallas News, 5 Mar. 2023
• Follow that tried-and-true safety advice: Never turn your back on the ocean.
  — oregonlive, 20 Feb. 2023
• Some crossbows even come with bolt packages—bolts that tested tried-and-true with the crossbow.
  — Jace Bauserman, Field & Stream, 11 Apr. 2023
• Still, there’s undeniable appeal to the tried-and-true.
  — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Jan. 2025
• But this pair from Peloton’s apparel line has become her tried-and-true.
  — Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 16 Apr. 2025
• Read on to find which beauty innovation of 2023 might just become your brand-new tried-and-true.
  — Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 13 Nov. 2023
• Instead of attempting a project recipe and trying to impress your guests, Ina suggests turning to the tried-and-true.
  — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2025
• But This tendency to go with the tried-and-true opens up an opportunity for us.
  — Michael Foster, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
• These 15 recipes are tried-and-true, though not all are entirely expected.
  — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
• The Moon in gentle Pisces will sextile Uranus in Taurus, showing us alternate options to the tried-and-true.
  — Tarot Astrologers, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2023
• While the colors may be new, Stanley’s technology is tried-and-true.
  — Megan Schaltegger, Peoplemag, 25 Mar. 2024
• The look is a bit of a departure for Aniston, whose tried-and-true red-carpet formula consists of (mostly opaque) black or white gowns.
  — Carrie Wittmer, Glamour, 29 Mar. 2023
• Other skin care practices and ingredients are more tried-and-true.
  — Melanie Rud, SELF, 23 Apr. 2024
• Hair styling trends come and go (looking at you, viral leggings curls), but when things get confusing, the classic, tried-and-true methods will always be there to fall back on.
  — Kayla Blanton, Peoplemag, 30 Mar. 2023
• Robbins stresses the importance of putting samples on the walls before picking up the paintbrush—or planning the rest of your furnishings around a paint color that isn’t tried-and-true.
  — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Oct. 2023
• Of course, for those who would prefer to stick to the classics, the tried-and-true curling iron and hairspray combo always works like a dream, as Hawkins showed off his work on Ashley Park’s gorgeous tresses that evening.
  — Eda Yu, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Nov. 2023
• There are so many Prime day competitors that are having fantastic discounts, so get ready to fill up your virtual cart with new or tried-and-true goodies.
  — Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 12 July 2023
• There are so many Prime Day competitors that are having fantastic discounts, so get ready to fill up your virtual cart with new or tried-and-true goodies.
  — Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 13 July 2023
• However, there are still people who don’t do well with any of these less-expensive (and also tried-and-true) alternatives.
  — Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 11 Apr. 2023
• Fashion’s instinctual reaction to moments like this one is to retract and revert to the tried-and-true, and few of Owens’s peers have his instincts for iconoclasm.
  — José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 25 Jan. 2024
• Most home and kitchen must-haves are tried-and-true for a reason—like your favorite cast iron skillet that’s still good as new or an affordable stick vacuum that sucks up dust and pet hair as well as any $500 model.
  — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2024
• Rest assured that these travel clothes must-haves are tried-and-true, recommended by yours truly as well as hundreds of other Amazon shoppers.
  — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2024
• The Restaurants of 2024 include buzzy Instagram-worthy spots backed by award-winning chefs, tried-and-true small-town standbys, and pantheons of fine dining worthy of foodies pilgrimages.
  — Usa Today Network, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2024
• Vogue editors too, have their own individual favorites, tried-and-true cult finds and iconic red shades for every occasion.
  — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2024
• While that tried-and-true approach has won Sarajevo its share of devoted fans and longtime regulars, this year will see a host of changes to both the festival and its industry arm.
  — Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 16 Aug. 2024
• While analyzing the past goes a long way in revealing timeless principles, a nimble, adaptive PR strategy requires far more than the tried-and-true.
  — Jennifer Acree, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
• Yet, these looks still feel fresh as the designers rework tried-and-true trends in a way that offer a new approach to colour combination, embellishment and embroidery that take familiar pieces like denim to the next level.
  — Kendall Becker, refinery29.com, 17 Sep. 2024
• Even editor tried-and-true staples like belt bags and Align leggings are included.
  — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
• Our favorite tried-and-true pimiento cheese has toasted pecans for crunch and a kick from ground red pepper.
  — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026