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
But this pair from Peloton’s apparel line has become her tried-and-true.
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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
Still, there’s undeniable appeal to the tried-and-true.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Jan. 2025
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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
Still, there’s undeniable appeal to the tried-and-true.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tried-and-true
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tried-and-true
Adjective
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Lightweight, quick-drying, and trail-tough, these pants have been a reliable companion for hiking and travel.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2025
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Its toll is seen as generally reliable by U.N. agencies and independent experts, though Israel has challenged its numbers.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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The formula for ‘true tackles’ is slightly more long-winded: tackles + challenges lost + fouls committed.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Looking back more than six decades, it’s generally agreed by automotive historians that the 1964 Pontiac GTO was the first true muscle car.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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The win was the fifth in a row for Detroit and 20th in its last 28 games, and raised its division-leading record to 35-21, good for a .655 winning percentage.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
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Before an ankle injury derailed his season last year, Robinson was on pace for a historic offensive rebounding campaign and was widely considered the league’s best on the glass.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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Here are recommendations for maintaining safety during a thunderstorm: To minimize risk of being struck by lightning, when going outside, have a plan to get to a safer place.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 June 2025
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However, more research is needed to determine if more than one to two eggs per day is safe.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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The Eufy Life mobile app is solid, including easy at-a-glance views, long-term charts, and drill-down capabilities.—
Christopher Null,
Wired News,
4 June 2025
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The aim is to churn out 3 million meters of fabric each month, whether natural or man-made, solid or print, knit or woven.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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That can backfire spectacularly, since taxpayers are responsible for what’s on their tax return.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Parker was responsible for batting in all four of the team's runs.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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“Tried-and-true.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tried-and-true. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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