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Recent Examples of tried-and-true Romaine Salad With Oranges And Radishes Recipe: Potato-And-Rutabaga Gratin Recipe: Hummingbird Sheet Cake Staying tried-and-true to a traditional menu might satisfy your older relatives, but sometimes breaking from tradition makes a meal more memorable and treasured. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2025 But this pair from Peloton’s apparel line has become her tried-and-true. Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 16 Apr. 2025 In his experience, lifestyle modifications and tried-and-true body contouring procedures, like lipo, are usually sufficient. Jolene Edgar, Allure, 10 Apr. 2025 Instead of attempting a project recipe and trying to impress your guests, Ina suggests turning to the tried-and-true. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tried-and-true
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tried-and-true
Adjective
  • As such, trees grown from seed provide a reliable and affordable (free) option for backyard growers.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 28 June 2025
  • People will see you as reliable and realistic yet open to imaginative ideas.
    Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 27 June 2025
Adjective
  • Beyond all of the twists and many, many, many turns that kept viewers tuned in every Tuesday night, the core of the show was about true female friendship and the loyalty that comes with that, no matter what.
    Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2025
  • This milieu is both true to history and solves one of the series’ longstanding structural flaws.
    Alison Herman, Variety, 20 June 2025
Adjective
  • By constantly rethinking how the world functions and how best to protect the natural environment, Lombard Odier IM has positioned itself as a guide for achieving long-term, sustainable growth.
    Judith Magyar, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
  • Our home’s ventilation is only as good as the air vents and ducts are clean.
    Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 24 June 2025
Adjective
  • Lawmakers in the state have been making progress on introducing safer card technology for SNAP recipients.
    Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
  • Here are recommendations for maintaining safety during a thunderstorm: To lower the risk of lightning strikes, when going outdoors, develop a plan to reach a safer spot.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 18 June 2025
Adjective
  • The usually heady, efficient team struggled to make shots, take care of the ball and string together solid defensive possessions.
    Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 28 June 2025
  • But for a reporter without solid immigration status the outcome can be deportation.
    Graciela Mochkofsky, New Yorker, 28 June 2025
Adjective
  • Boozman’s committee was responsible for drafting legislation affecting nutrition assistance and agriculture programs.
    Alex Thomas, Arkansas Online, 24 June 2025
  • It should be noted that FedEx was ultimately responsible for the successful distribution of roughly half of all COVID-19 vaccines in the United States.
    Marc Benioff, Time, 24 June 2025

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“Tried-and-true.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tried-and-true. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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