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
From frozen favorites to tried-and-true staples, here are the products that Trader Joe's shoppers deemed the best of the year.
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Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 28 Jan. 2026
Makeup artists rely on a few techniques and tried-and-true products to achieve sultry, blurred lips that last from the carpet to the after-party.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 23 Jan. 2026
Rousing citizens with patriotic calls to battle is a tried-and-true political strategy, but the hostility generated by this public-health administration may not be sustainable.
—Benjamin Mazer, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2026
The Company Store is another tried-and-true retailer for high-quality bedding and bath gear.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 Jan. 2026
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Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 28 Jan. 2026
Makeup artists rely on a few techniques and tried-and-true products to achieve sultry, blurred lips that last from the carpet to the after-party.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 23 Jan. 2026
Rousing citizens with patriotic calls to battle is a tried-and-true political strategy, but the hostility generated by this public-health administration may not be sustainable.
—Benjamin Mazer, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2026
The Company Store is another tried-and-true retailer for high-quality bedding and bath gear.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tried-and-true
Adjective
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This makes vocal communication a reliable way — if not the only way — for dolphins to maintain contact with one another, especially when traveling, hunting or navigating social situations.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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When economic conditions feel unstable, gold is often viewed as a safe and reliable investment.—
Brady Halbleib,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Such should be true for tomorrow as well.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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The app will bring to the fore true voices endorsed by the fanbases.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Parents can now set daily time limits or block Shorts entirely, depending on what works best for their household.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Fan and critical consensus touted Kendrick Lamar’s triumphant-if-too-breezy GNX as one of 2024’s best and most successful rap albums.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This bipartisan, bicameral reform deserves quick passage so servicemembers and their families have a safe place to call home.—
JAMES HERRERA MONTEREY HERALD,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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Things like inflation, central bank interest rate changes, and currency fluctuations all affect whether people see Bitcoin as a risky asset to buy when the economy is good or, alternatively, a safe haven when things are unstable.—
K.H. Koehler,
jsonline.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Enable Night Mode or Pro Mode, use the main camera lens, and stabilize the phone with a tripod or solid surface.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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In January 1986, cold temperatures compromised rubber O-ring seals on the solid rocket boosters of the space shuttle Challenger, which led to a tragic accident that claimed the lives of seven astronauts during the launch of the STS-51L mission.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Tried-and-true.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tried-and-true. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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