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
Today’s products aren’t about reliving the tried-and-true look, and are, instead, more focused on modernizing it.
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Essence, 6 Oct. 2025
Frogg Toggs Women's Classic Pro Action Rain Pants These tried-and-true rain pants from Frogg Toggs have saved me on more than one hike.
—Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025
For protection, a tried-and-true material designed to stop bullets can help here as well.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 Oct. 2025
Even with a tried-and-true core cast, Hotel wins the superlative of being the first AHS anthology to go off the rails right at the onset.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
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Essence, 6 Oct. 2025
Frogg Toggs Women's Classic Pro Action Rain Pants These tried-and-true rain pants from Frogg Toggs have saved me on more than one hike.
—Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025
For protection, a tried-and-true material designed to stop bullets can help here as well.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 Oct. 2025
Even with a tried-and-true core cast, Hotel wins the superlative of being the first AHS anthology to go off the rails right at the onset.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tried-and-true
Adjective
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Lithium has been one of the most reliable treatments for bipolar disorder for decades.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Oct. 2025
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When renewable energy is paired with large batteries or other forms of grid management, it's proven to be reliable.—
Julia Simon,
NPR,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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It's slated to offer a commendable-if-true 330 miles (520 km) range, from a 350-kW fast-charging 122-kWh battery.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Oct. 2025
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The same will be true this season, but with Turner being more mobile and versatile than Lopez, the Bucks will likely play types of defense that Portis may be more comfortable executing.—
Eric Nehm,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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His free-throw stroke looked good, buoyed by sinking all but two of his eight attempts.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
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Another factor is whether your partnership's no-trump range is a strict 15-17 or includes good 14-counts.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
12 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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According to researchers, the innovative approach promises to bypass the efficiency loss and signal disruptions previously caused by converting light, paving the way for faster, safer, and more robust global quantum communication.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Dunbar’s speed presented problems for Benbrook’s defense, and Slater credited them for a well-rounded, solid performance.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Oct. 2025
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The back half of the New York Film Festival delivered a secret screening of a solid Academy Award contender, the box office smacked down a Venice Film Festival award winner, and two major contenders in the acting fields up and switched their categories.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Lenzing will showcase denim fabrics made with Tencel lyocell HV100, an innovative new fiber developed in response to growing demand for both natural aesthetics and environmentally responsible production.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Oct. 2025
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Kennibrew alleged in an interview with Cleveland 13 that three older boys, ages 8, 9, and 10, were responsible for her daughter’s assault.—
Sean Neumann,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Tried-and-true.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tried-and-true. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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