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
Valentini was a top prospect through minor hockey who decided to take the tried-and-true Chicago Steel to Michigan Wolverines path before CHL eligibility opened up.
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Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Why Baking Soda Is Best For Grout Like white vinegar, baking soda tends to be a tried-and-true household cleaner for it's effectiveness at removing dirt and grime.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
Another one of my mom's tried-and-true matching sets from Amazon is the Sampeel Two-piece Lounge Set, which features a more sophisticated mock neckline for additional coverage and comfort.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
Here are their tried-and-true methods.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 1 May 2026
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Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Why Baking Soda Is Best For Grout Like white vinegar, baking soda tends to be a tried-and-true household cleaner for it's effectiveness at removing dirt and grime.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
Another one of my mom's tried-and-true matching sets from Amazon is the Sampeel Two-piece Lounge Set, which features a more sophisticated mock neckline for additional coverage and comfort.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
Here are their tried-and-true methods.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tried-and-true
Adjective
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Even recognizing one or two reliable triggers—like tight clothing, prolonged sitting or hot weather—can help guide meaningful adjustments.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
11 May 2026
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The dogs provide rangers with a reliable way to etch trails, haul supplies and even assist park scientists with snow-dependent research.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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This is true only in the narrowest sense.—
Brian Seibert,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
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That was certainly true on Monday, as Lamont signed a new 124-page labor bill into law.—
Andrew Brown,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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While the new stadium deal has generated a lot of good press in the days since it was announced, both Swanston and Singh acknowledge that things are extremely early in the process.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Illinois Wesleyan recruit Conor McCabe went 2-for-4 and delivered a three-run double in the fifth inning to put the Knights (13-11, 6-5) ahead for good.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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Water has been a focus of the Newsom administration since his first day in office, when the governor took his cabinet to Monterey Park Tract, a rural Central Valley community that lacked access to safe drinking water.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Our daughters no longer feel safe in their sports or private spaces.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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That, combined with his previous solid form with AZ in the Netherlands and the 24-year-old’s status as a regular Norway international, should ensure interest.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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The Russian star is coming off a solid bounce-back year, finishing with 19 goals and 42 assists in 56 games.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 May 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 May. 2026.
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