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
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Staying tried-and-true to a traditional menu might satisfy your older relatives, but sometimes breaking from tradition makes a meal more memorable and treasured.
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2025
But this pair from Peloton’s apparel line has become her tried-and-true.
—Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 16 Apr. 2025
In his experience, lifestyle modifications and tried-and-true body contouring procedures, like lipo, are usually sufficient.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 10 Apr. 2025
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
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2025
But this pair from Peloton’s apparel line has become her tried-and-true.
—Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 16 Apr. 2025
In his experience, lifestyle modifications and tried-and-true body contouring procedures, like lipo, are usually sufficient.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 10 Apr. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tried-and-true
Adjective
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The roomy, lockable style is a reliable place to store just about anything, including bikes.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
16 June 2025
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But Tabin is a more reliable defensive player than Roese, which gives her the edge.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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The film also stars Yul Vazquez, Ashlie Atkinson and Spencer Watson. Co-written by Greengrass and Brad Inglesby, The Lost Bus is inspired by true events featured in Lizzie Johnson’s 2021 book Paradise: One Town’s Struggle to Survive an American Wildfire.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
8 June 2025
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Gödel showed that any system of axioms in mathematics permits the formulation of statements that can’t be shown to be true or false.—
Philip Ball,
Wired News,
8 June 2025
Adjective
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Then, Bennett, the Panthers best player these playoffs, took a tripping penalty behind the play coming out of the offensive zone.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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As good as Trachtenberg is at keeping secrets, this particular one seems unlikely.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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Here are recommendations for maintaining safety during a thunderstorm: To minimize risk of being struck by lightning, when going outside, have a plan to get to a safer place.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 June 2025
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If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen $16 $14 Amazon $17 Ulta On the hunt for a solid drugstore SPF option?—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
16 June 2025
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Meanwhile, a couple of the Panthers’ second-year defensive backs had solid showings.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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Whoever has possession of the bag is responsible for supplying snacks, essentials and anything else a teammate might need in the bullpen.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2025
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In water, these compounds are responsible for the musty, moldy taste that indicates that water isn’t safe to drink.—
Tom Hawking,
Popular Science,
12 June 2025
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“Tried-and-true.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tried-and-true. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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