tried-and-true

adjective

ˈtrīd-ən(d)-ˈtrü How to pronounce tried-and-true (audio)
Definition of tried-and-truenext
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 Our tried-and-true communication strategies can adapt to modern-day needs. — Amy Packard Berry, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 From sticky tack to adhesive strips, there are plenty of tried-and-true renter-friendly ways to hang your art. — Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026 Shop my latest petite-friendly splurge from Mother, along with picks from tried-and-true denim brands like Gap and Levi’s, starting at $32. — Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026 And unlike many of the super pricy options Instagram ads and influencers were trying to sell me, my tried-and-true Boat and Tote set me back just $60, personalization and all! — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tried-and-true
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tried-and-true
  1. reliable
  2. true
  3. good
  4. safe
  5. solid
Adjective
  • That capability matters because HAPS platforms must maintain a tight operating area to provide reliable coverage.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Central to this was the control exerted in central midfield, an area patrolled by Ben Whiteman and the ever-reliable Matty James.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of reliable
Adjective
  • The true main event will pit top AEW star Mercedes Mone against Willow Nightingale in yet another women’s world title match that will not go on last.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Unlocking the true nature of dark energy and dark matter could help astronomers understand what the universe is made of, how its expansion has changed over time, and if there is more to understanding gravity than meets the eye.
    — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of true
Adjective
  • Best Amazon End-of-Season Patio Furniture Deals The end-of-season patio furniture deals at Amazon are too good to pass up.
    — Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Grichuk put a good swing on a slider while flying out to left field.
    — LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of good
Adjective
  • But rising bond yields make safer government debt more attractive relative to stocks, while also reducing the present value investors assign to companies’ future earnings.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The pill was found to not only be safe but also reduce tumor burden in more than 30% of patients, according to the study published Wednesday in the New England Journal of Medicine.
    — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of safe
Adjective
  • Made with solid brush fibers, the applicator combs and controls the placement of the product so the finish is clump-free.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Minasian didn’t deny that there have been problems in the ninth inning, and his larger point was that the Giants have solid relievers who can be part of a good bullpen.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of solid

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“Tried-and-true.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tried-and-true. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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