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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Over the next decade his signature kung-fu comedy style blending bold stunts and easy-going charisma became a reliable box-office draw for Hong Kong’s now legendary Golden Harvest studio.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2025
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The only solution with the current state of the Dodgers is a blockbuster trade for a reliable pitcher to bolster their rotation.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 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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But against the Cavaliers, against the length of Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley, Ware stands essential, on a Heat roster that lacks a true backup center.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
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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Those trials, along with subsequent monitoring, have clearly shown that the COVID vaccines as well as all the other shots on the market are safe and effective, Goodman and others say.—
Rob Stein,
NPR,
1 May 2025
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However, staying safe requires a combination of tools and personal vigilance.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Available in solid and floral designs and in a wide variety of sizes (from extra small to 2XL), it can be worn as a beach cover-up or dressed up with sandals and jewelry for a night out.—
Terri Peters,
Parents,
29 Apr. 2025
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While the president continues to enjoy solid support in many conservative and rural areas, his approval is significantly lower in urban and traditionally Democratic states.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 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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One female wolf has traveled more than 1,230 miles since it was released in January and was responsible for most of the activity in southern watersheds last month, wildlife officials said.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
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 5 May. 2025.
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