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Recent Examples of time-honored
In addition, the measure would have significant negative economic impact on the Northern Colorado region, potentially diminish cherished and time-honored campus traditions, and erode the public safety infrastructure the campus has put in place to support students and the broader community.
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Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Within the grand, great adventure that is Lonesome Dove, all manner of time-honored, stock Westerners roam.
—Miles Beller, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
During production at Malvern Manor, every encounter was captured live using a blend of modern and time-honored ghost-hunting methods—alongside various divination techniques.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
In short, film fans can look forward to a rich assortment of new and time-honored cinematic stories this fall.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 4 Sep. 2025
More news: Former Mets Outfielder Doesn't Love Juan Soto's $765 Million Contract
The tradition of a player presenting a gift to a new teammate in exchange for a jersey number is time-honored in baseball.
—Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
Also, while the filtration process is inventive, the ingredients and traditional harvesting and fermentation methods are time-honored.
—Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Feb. 2025
From next-gen tech and time-honored tools to display-worthy indulgences designed to set all of the senses at ease, here are 27 of the best wellness gifts that will guarantee those on your list start the New Year off on a healthy, happy note.
—Zoe Ruffner, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2024
Maneuvering to face the candidate believed to be easiest to defeat in the general election is a time-honored, if disputed, campaign tactic.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2024
Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Within the grand, great adventure that is Lonesome Dove, all manner of time-honored, stock Westerners roam.
—Miles Beller, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
During production at Malvern Manor, every encounter was captured live using a blend of modern and time-honored ghost-hunting methods—alongside various divination techniques.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
In short, film fans can look forward to a rich assortment of new and time-honored cinematic stories this fall.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 4 Sep. 2025
More news: Former Mets Outfielder Doesn't Love Juan Soto's $765 Million Contract
The tradition of a player presenting a gift to a new teammate in exchange for a jersey number is time-honored in baseball.
—Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
Also, while the filtration process is inventive, the ingredients and traditional harvesting and fermentation methods are time-honored.
—Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Feb. 2025
From next-gen tech and time-honored tools to display-worthy indulgences designed to set all of the senses at ease, here are 27 of the best wellness gifts that will guarantee those on your list start the New Year off on a healthy, happy note.
—Zoe Ruffner, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2024
Maneuvering to face the candidate believed to be easiest to defeat in the general election is a time-honored, if disputed, campaign tactic.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for time-honored
Adjective
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The tried and true methods still work For some people, the methods used by past generations are sufficient.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Here are several tried and true ways to lower soil pH in organic gardens.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Best of all, a new generation of foodies and artisans is making Perry a destination worth visiting beyond the tried-and-true staples.—
Colleen McNally Arnett,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
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True crime remained a tried-and-true genre for podcast fans, along with more thrilling shows that include a deep dive into an uncomfortable era of American history.—
Theara Coleman,
TheWeek,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The elevator delivers you to the lobby, where hanging textiles in warm ocher tones serve as the signature art piece, dyed using dorozome, a traditional mud-dyeing technique, with soil from the building site itself.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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The board denied renewal of Green Dot Locke High charter by a 4-3 vote, citing lower performance compared to traditional schools.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Whether penny tile is installed in a bathroom, a restaurant bar area, or a mudroom, it's known for its durability and timeless style.—
Heather Bien,
The Spruce,
8 Mar. 2026
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The flattering boatneck cut of this top creates a timeless look, and, despite being a sleeveless crop top, this shirt has a nice weight to it, thanks to the linen-blend.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The agency uses drones and aircraft to aid searches, but bloodhounds remain an age-old, low-tech solution.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2026
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But Denver's age-old issues with him off the court have resurfaced recently.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
1 Mar. 2026
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