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
Tap into your network Reaching out to friends and business connections to find employees is a tried-and-true strategy.
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Kat Boogaard, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
Even editor tried-and-true staples like belt bags and Align leggings are included.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
As revealed in a previous blog post, her tried-and-true solution uses just two ingredients.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 11 Apr. 2026
Technical sophistication, tried-and-true techniques A small number of routers were used as proxies to connect to a much larger number of other routers belonging to foreign ministries, law enforcement, and government agencies that APT28 wanted to spy on.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2026
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Kat Boogaard, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
Even editor tried-and-true staples like belt bags and Align leggings are included.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
As revealed in a previous blog post, her tried-and-true solution uses just two ingredients.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 11 Apr. 2026
Technical sophistication, tried-and-true techniques A small number of routers were used as proxies to connect to a much larger number of other routers belonging to foreign ministries, law enforcement, and government agencies that APT28 wanted to spy on.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tried-and-true
Adjective
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Ellie Roebuck Hasn’t been capped since 2023 but back in the WSL with Aston Villa and back in Wiegman’s squad as a reliable reserve ‘keeper.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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The genre hit its stride in the late-’90s and early-2000s, as the formula became a reliable commercial play.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Biscuits, waffles, pancakes and eggs — basically, all your breakfast dreams come true — plus classic diner lunches and home-style dinner staples are coming up fast at a James Beard Award semifinalist’s new restaurant in where Plaza Midwood and Plaza Shamrock meet.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2026
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That’s true, said one former counterterrorism official with direct knowledge of the intelligence involved, but there was more to the story.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Here are The Denver Post’s 20 best fits remaining for the Broncos through rounds four, five, six, seven and beyond, if Denver indeed wants to have a good day Saturday.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Just being able to be available every single day and also just bring energy and be a good clubhouse guy.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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As truck prices have risen, that tax has become a barrier to investing in newer, safer and cleaner vehicles.—
Andrew Stasiowski,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Officers said Figor's service made the city safer – and left a lasting bite out of crime.—
J.D. Miles,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Shampoo Bars last at least 80 washes, equivalent to three bottles of liquid shampoo, while the Conditioner Bars last at least 120 washes -- one solid shampoo and conditioner set equals eight liquid bottles.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
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That would suggest a summit filled more with ceremony than substance, delivering solid if unspectacular outcomes.—
Andy Browne,
semafor.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Tried-and-true.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tried-and-true. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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