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
The defensive staff is introducing new one-word calls for the season, and Patterson is using a tried-and-true technique to do so.
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Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
Below all of the handy garden gadgets, nifty new plant varieties, and tried-and-true care techniques lies, of course, the soil.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
Where Netflix has a fraught relationship with theatrical releases — disrupting the traditional business and opting for years to prioritize streaming films for its subscribers — Ellison's production company, Skydance, has followed the tried-and-true theatrical playbook.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2026
After staging their big comeback a few years ago, tried-and-true ballet flats are officially here to stay.
—India Roby, Glamour, 24 Feb. 2026
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Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
Below all of the handy garden gadgets, nifty new plant varieties, and tried-and-true care techniques lies, of course, the soil.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
Where Netflix has a fraught relationship with theatrical releases — disrupting the traditional business and opting for years to prioritize streaming films for its subscribers — Ellison's production company, Skydance, has followed the tried-and-true theatrical playbook.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2026
After staging their big comeback a few years ago, tried-and-true ballet flats are officially here to stay.
—India Roby, Glamour, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tried-and-true
Adjective
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That’s a volatile way to win games, not a reliable one.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2026
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The companies aim to explore whether nuclear energy can provide a reliable and efficient power source for long-distance maritime transport.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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To make money talks less tense, prioritize choices that reflect your true worth.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
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That has certainly been true of artificial intelligence.—
Rebecca Winthrop,
Washington Post,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Tallen said his firm has a history of turning around distressed properties in good locations.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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His communication on the defensive end of the floor has been really good, too.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The synagogue houses a preschool and family center, but officials said all 140 students and staff members were accounted for and safe, according to CNN and other media reports.—
Daniel Hunt
March 12,
Sacbee.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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This is in contrast to assurances from local officials that people are safe and life can carry on as normal — albeit with occasional missile alerts and widespread school closures.—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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His advancing to a runoff against Fuller turns heads as his chances of flipping a solid Republican seat have another chance.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Mar. 2026
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Just a solid, weighty dial to twist, and a ticking sound that gently marks the passing time.—
Francesca Krempa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Tried-and-true.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tried-and-true. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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