TRIED AND TRUE Synonyms: 89 Similar and Opposite Words

tried-and-true

adjective

ˈtrīd-ən(d)-ˈtrü

Definition of tried-and-true next

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 Consuelos once again went with tried-and-true black, suiting up in a double-breasted blazer with dramatic peak lapels, dress pants, shiny shoes, and a bow tie. —

Christina Perrier, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026 Opened in 2023 next to the University of Maryland campus, Little Blue Menu is a 100-seat restaurant that serves as a permanent test kitchen for introducing new menu items and experimenting with twists on tried-and-true favorites. —

Katie Riley, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026 While the tried-and-true rules of sleep hygiene are generally applicable to everyone, the specifics of what will improve one person’s sleep are quite individual and dictated by a person’s internal clock. —

Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 12 Mar. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for tried-and-true

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Affordable yet reliable, the JBL Vibe Beam wireless earbuds are terrific for listening to your favorite tunes while commuting, hiking, exercising or at the beach.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
However, there is a reliable method for keeping crows out of your yard and letting the others live in peace.

— Joan Morris, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026