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
Find out which tried-and-true strawberry shortcake recipe was our favorite.
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2025
Radio communications, the tried-and-true means of interaction between controllers and pilots, also broke down.
—Kate Kelly, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
Now, the hard data (tried-and-true economic metrics that are lagged for good reason) is starting to reflect some of the disarray.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
But This tendency to go with the tried-and-true opens up an opportunity for us.
—Michael Foster, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2025
Radio communications, the tried-and-true means of interaction between controllers and pilots, also broke down.
—Kate Kelly, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
Now, the hard data (tried-and-true economic metrics that are lagged for good reason) is starting to reflect some of the disarray.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
But This tendency to go with the tried-and-true opens up an opportunity for us.
—Michael Foster, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tried-and-true
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Also moving across is Alpecin Deceuninck’s Edward Planckaert, known for his one-day and stage racing and being a reliable cog in sprint leadouts.—
Jessica Hopkins,
New York Times,
15 Aug. 2025
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Blackouts have nevertheless become a common occurrence in the country's scorching summers, and shorter power cuts take place almost daily, with many Iraqis depending on private generators for reliable power — while those without that access are left to suffer.—
Natasha Turak,
CNBC,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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While some characters like Connie and Bobby literally grow, true to the show’s comedic approach, King of the Hill’s return underscores how whether in real or animated life, some people never change.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Aug. 2025
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The Gilded Age has been a true word-of-mouth phenomenon.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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But in general, if your heart age is younger than your actual age—or, just a couple years older—that’s a good sign, Khan said.—
Kristen Fischer,
Health,
9 Aug. 2025
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Lots of people succeeding at enterprise spells a good economy.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Kidder wants to purchase land and build affordable housing from the ground up, offering safe, stable homes to people who, like him, have faced housing insecurity and systemic barriers.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
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This advisory is in effect until Friday at 8 p.m. Ways to stay safe in the heat according to the NWS Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Frank has also tinkered with the team’s structure out of possession, giving them a more solid base to press high up the pitch without as many holes.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
15 Aug. 2025
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Only plan and discuss exit when backed by solid data, research, and reports.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Your eyes do a remarkably good job of seeing in low-light conditions, thanks in part to what’s known as rhodopsin, a light-sensitive protein found in the retina of the eye—specifically in the rod cells, which are responsible for our ability to see at night.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
8 Aug. 2025
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Net price calculators are helpful tools for families to frame the cost conversation with real numbers and engage in dialogue about who will be responsible for what costs.—
Robert Cole,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Tried-and-true.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tried-and-true. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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