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
Instead of attempting a project recipe and trying to impress your guests, Ina suggests turning to the tried-and-true.
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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
Vogue editors too, have their own individual favorites, tried-and-true cult finds and iconic red shades for every occasion.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2024
While many bemoan that American fashion shows lack the luster of yesteryear, Malena Belafonte is trying to rejigger the tried-and-true by blending runway looks, live music and circus-like spectacles.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for 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
Vogue editors too, have their own individual favorites, tried-and-true cult finds and iconic red shades for every occasion.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2024
While many bemoan that American fashion shows lack the luster of yesteryear, Malena Belafonte is trying to rejigger the tried-and-true by blending runway looks, live music and circus-like spectacles.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tried-and-true
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This issue was placed on display when Tanner Houck, one of the team's more reliable pitchers, brutally struggled in his last start.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Previously, Ming-Chi Kuo, a reliable analyst at TFI Securities, has predicted Touch ID to make a return on the iPhone Fold.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Francis hailed as 'true advocate for peace' In 2019, Francis became the first pontiff to set foot on the peninsula where Islam was born.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Walker will likely need time to develop in the right system, and the Raiders should wait until later to take a true off-ball linebacker.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Okay, top-10 best movie entrance of all time for Blake Lively.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
26 Apr. 2025
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The forthcoming rain was good news for crews battling a wildfire in central New Jersey that erupted on April 22 and has consumed 12,250 acres.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Be aware that sheds, storage facilities, mobile homes, and tents are not safe alternatives.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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And just as with Samsung, this brings unsafe network blocks (including 2G), sideloading blocks, safer browsing and theft protection.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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For now, the economy remains in solid shape by several top measures.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2025
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Center Cooper Beebe provided solid reliability in his rookie season, but how far does his ceiling reach?—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2025
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But human activity is responsible for about 90% of all wildfires in the nation.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Despite the pretence, Tindall is an elite coach with a sharp tactical brain, responsible for overseeing Newcastle’s defence and orchestrating set pieces.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Tried-and-true.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tried-and-true. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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