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
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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.
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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
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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
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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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Gödel showed that any system of axioms in mathematics permits the formulation of statements that can’t be shown to be true or false.—
Philip Ball,
Wired News,
8 June 2025
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Born in Seattle, Schmetzer was a true two-way midfielder as a player with defensive steel and an eye for creating chances.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
Adjective
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Then, Bennett, the Panthers best player these playoffs, took a tripping penalty behind the play coming out of the offensive zone.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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As good as Trachtenberg is at keeping secrets, this particular one seems unlikely.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
13 June 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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Most importantly, the polyester tent has a UPF (Ultraviolet Protection Factor) rating of 50+ to keep you and your skin safe from the sun’s powerful rays.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
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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Manufacturers have begun to feel the effects, but the overall job market has remained solid, with layoffs remaining relatively low, and inflation has not taken off.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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However, some data suggests magnesium influences several pathways in your body that are responsible for lowering circulating volume (the total amount of blood within the circulatory system).—
Laura Schober,
Health,
12 June 2025
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Cohen is responsible for many of Bravo’s biggest franchises, including the Real Housewives and Top Chef, which have become reality staples on both TV and streaming.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
12 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 18 Jun. 2025.
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