as in reliable
worthy of one's trust
a tried-and-true friend who has always been there for me
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Recent Examples of tried-and-true
Lili Reinhart stuck to a tried-and-true style favorite, blending sharp lines with soft florals in New York on Thursday.
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Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
One of the tried-and-true ways to get over heartbreak is to find a rebound.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 16 Oct. 2025
Some tried-and-true drugstore favorites are in there, including the L’Oréal Paris Lumi Glotion and Maybelline Sky High Mascara.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Stick around for my tried-and-true favorites, all guaranteed to turn their new house into a home.
—Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
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Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
One of the tried-and-true ways to get over heartbreak is to find a rebound.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 16 Oct. 2025
Some tried-and-true drugstore favorites are in there, including the L’Oréal Paris Lumi Glotion and Maybelline Sky High Mascara.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Stick around for my tried-and-true favorites, all guaranteed to turn their new house into a home.
—Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tried-and-true
Adjective
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Chaco is known for making great hiking sandals, and its boots are sure to be just as durable and reliable with the same heavy-duty outsole and comfortable footbed for walking long distances.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Oct. 2025
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In just the past decade, late-night shows’ bookings—a reliable rite of passage for musical artists on the edge of a breakthrough—have dropped significantly, to barely 200 performances in 2023.—
Jonathan Garrett,
The Atlantic,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In my experience, this is especially true in the lonely hours of the night while struggling with chronic pain.—
Joni Eareckson Tada,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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For most Galatasaray supporters, domestic titles were never the true measure of success; Europe was.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Non-perishable items or foods that last a long time in the fridge can be good options.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
26 Oct. 2025
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The baby, who initially made good progress after the surgery, died 20 days later.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Prison guards have struggled to stay safe in the facility due to its outdated design.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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These safe haven laws allow parents to relinquish their parental rights within a time limit that differs state to state, according to the National Safe Haven Alliance.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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There were other signs of encouragement, like Diouf and Crysencio Summerville’s left-wing partnership, plus Freddie Potts’ solid cameo appearance.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Crafted from solid wood with a contoured seat and gently curved back, this chair combines comfort with a modern yet classic look, ideal for gatherings and everyday meals alike.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Any surviving gas giant planets could be responsible, with multi-planet interactions having possibly gradually destabilized orbits of smaller bodies over billions of years.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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In the film, Morgan (Allison Williams) is the quiet and responsible sister to Jenny (Willa Fitzgerald), her hard-partying foil.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Tried-and-true.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tried-and-true. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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