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
Large drug companies may pivot to tried-and-true products rather than risky innovations, or take their investments in lifesaving treatments elsewhere.
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Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 20 Mar. 2026
His tried-and-true pantry staples of baking soda and vinegar make a surprisingly effective abrasive paste.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 16 Mar. 2026
Consuelos once again went with tried-and-true black, suiting up in a double-breasted blazer with dramatic peak lapels, dress pants, shiny shoes, and a bow tie.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Opened in 2023 next to the University of Maryland campus, Little Blue Menu is a 100-seat restaurant that serves as a permanent test kitchen for introducing new menu items and experimenting with twists on tried-and-true favorites.
—Katie Riley, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for tried-and-true
Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 20 Mar. 2026
His tried-and-true pantry staples of baking soda and vinegar make a surprisingly effective abrasive paste.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 16 Mar. 2026
Consuelos once again went with tried-and-true black, suiting up in a double-breasted blazer with dramatic peak lapels, dress pants, shiny shoes, and a bow tie.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Opened in 2023 next to the University of Maryland campus, Little Blue Menu is a 100-seat restaurant that serves as a permanent test kitchen for introducing new menu items and experimenting with twists on tried-and-true favorites.
—Katie Riley, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for tried-and-true
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tried-and-true
Adjective
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Affordable yet reliable, the JBL Vibe Beam wireless earbuds are terrific for listening to your favorite tunes while commuting, hiking, exercising or at the beach.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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However, there is a reliable method for keeping crows out of your yard and letting the others live in peace.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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There was no true striker for England.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Full Moon highlights your 4th House of Traditions, nudging you to think about what makes your residence a true home base.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Gluting is ranked as the second best left-hander in Illinois in the 2027 class by Prep Baseball Report behind Benet’s Quinn Rooney, who’s a Notre Dame recruit.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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But UConn, usually at its best after making halftime adjustments, immediately fell behind again in the third.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Requests to transfer money, purchase gift cards, or move funds to keep your accounts safe are not part of any SSA process.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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In suburban neighborhoods, for example, wildlife crossings and native plants provide safer movement options.—
Eve Bohnett,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Democrats have historically struggled to gain solid footing in Utah, where about half the population belongs to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Broadway gave a warm welcome to a batch of spring arrivals last week, with newcomers The Lost Boys, The Rocky Horror Show, Beaches, Fallen Angels and Titaníque beginning previews to more-than-solid audiences.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Tried-and-true.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tried-and-true. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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