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done or used for a long time and proved to be effective
These time-tested methods have worked for farmers for hundreds of years.
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Recent Examples of time-tested
The sport once teemed with managers and coaches seemingly born in double-knits, men who taught through lore and time-tested traditions.
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Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
Releasing sterile flies is both time-tested and highly effective.
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CBS News,
8 June 2026
Releasing sterile files is both time-tested and highly effective.
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John Hanna,
Fortune,
5 June 2026
Reliable salicylic acid gently exfoliates dead skin cells and tightens the look of pores while time-tested, calming K-beauty favorites, such as cica, mugwort, and artemisia powder—which can kill off acne-causing bacteria—help leave skin looking softer and smoother.
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Sarah Felbin,
Allure,
20 May 2026
Several time-tested smashes debut on rosters that may not have existed during Jackson’s heyday, and in many instances, some of the top-performing pop and R&B cuts of the last several decades rise to new all-time highs.
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Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2026
That’s been time-tested and well-earned from improbable roots.
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Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2026
The Second Stage Theater production opens tonight at Broadway’s Hayes Theatre and the premise is simple and time-tested, deceptively so.
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Greg Evans,
Deadline,
6 Apr. 2026
The publication also said its formula has been time-tested, challenged and approved for centuries.
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Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
Releasing sterile flies is both time-tested and highly effective.
—
CBS News,
8 June 2026
Releasing sterile files is both time-tested and highly effective.
—
John Hanna,
Fortune,
5 June 2026
Reliable salicylic acid gently exfoliates dead skin cells and tightens the look of pores while time-tested, calming K-beauty favorites, such as cica, mugwort, and artemisia powder—which can kill off acne-causing bacteria—help leave skin looking softer and smoother.
—
Sarah Felbin,
Allure,
20 May 2026
Several time-tested smashes debut on rosters that may not have existed during Jackson’s heyday, and in many instances, some of the top-performing pop and R&B cuts of the last several decades rise to new all-time highs.
—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2026
That’s been time-tested and well-earned from improbable roots.
—
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2026
The Second Stage Theater production opens tonight at Broadway’s Hayes Theatre and the premise is simple and time-tested, deceptively so.
—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
6 Apr. 2026
The publication also said its formula has been time-tested, challenged and approved for centuries.
—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for time-tested
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AerAware departs from traditional head-up displays and instead equips both pilots with a dual wearable system that delivers the same information to each cockpit seat.
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Inspired by the traditional Japanese spinning top beigoma (hence BEY-blade), the toy line first became a hit when it was debuted by toymaker Takara in the late 90s and early 2000s.
Adjective
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In a macro picture, retirement at 65 is becoming an ancient concept.
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Archaeologists uncovered two alabaster kohl containers with traces of ancient eye makeup and a third kohl container crafted from black obsidian.
Adjective
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The sixth block in the Parthenon’s tympanum—or recessed space—was restored by combining a pair of archaic fragments with new pieces of marble, while the seventh block has been completed using only fresh marble.
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His department of justice brought back the firing squad on federal row in April of 2026; several states now also use what was once considered an archaic method.
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“Time-tested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/time-tested. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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