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
The turnaround plan called for the company to promote more innovation across its product lines and revert to tried-and-true retail strategies, among other moves.
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Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
26 June 2026
Typical tried-and-true cocktails, shots, beer and wine will also be available.
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Jenna Thompson
june 26,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
This one from the tried-and-true brand, Chi, is a good option for shoppers who want a no-frills flat iron that gets hot, presses away frizz, and boosts shine.
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Essence Wiley,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
For now, scientists recommend sticking to tried-and-true ways of keeping cancer risk as low as possible.
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Elise M. Brett,
EverydayHealth.com,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for tried-and-true
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
26 June 2026
Typical tried-and-true cocktails, shots, beer and wine will also be available.
—
Jenna Thompson
june 26,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
This one from the tried-and-true brand, Chi, is a good option for shoppers who want a no-frills flat iron that gets hot, presses away frizz, and boosts shine.
—
Essence Wiley,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
For now, scientists recommend sticking to tried-and-true ways of keeping cancer risk as low as possible.
—
Elise M. Brett,
EverydayHealth.com,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for tried-and-true
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tried-and-true
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Andrews, a lifelong resident of Red Hook Houses West, said the community has waited long enough for a reliable pool.
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No reliable figures are available for battlefield casualties in the war.
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From viral Aldi Finds to tried-and-true products shoppers love to tell their friends about, people love the thrill of discovering something new here.
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That rugged access is part of the appeal for buyers seeking a true escape rather than a weekend cabin with neighbors in sight.
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Shah adds that many women feel their best when ferritin levels are at least between 40 and 70 ng/ml for optimal energy and hair health, even if lab ranges suggest lower levels are ‘normal’.
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Los Angeles stretches its NL West lead to 11 games and maintains MLB’s best record as Ohtani’s star power turns Sacramento’s nominal home crowd into a roaring Dodgers road show.
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Air conditioning will be keeping millions of Americans safe and comfortable over the holiday weekend as a heat dome brings dangerous conditions to millions.
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Los Robles officials said that staff, patients and visitors were safe and that medical care was not interrupted at the hospital.
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Goldin, who appeared in 11 Heat games as a rookie, was very solid on Friday, blocking a shot by Maliq Brown and then blocking a shot on an alley oop.
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Additionally, Thursday morning’s mission was the last to use the Atlas V’s most powerful configuration with five strap-on solid rocket boosters.
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“Tried-and-true.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tried-and-true. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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