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done or used for a long time and proved to be effective
These time-tested methods have worked for farmers for hundreds of years.
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Recent Examples of time-tested
The sport once teemed with managers and coaches seemingly born in double-knits, men who taught through lore and time-tested traditions.
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Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
Releasing sterile flies is both time-tested and highly effective.
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CBS News,
8 June 2026
Releasing sterile files is both time-tested and highly effective.
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John Hanna,
Fortune,
5 June 2026
Reliable salicylic acid gently exfoliates dead skin cells and tightens the look of pores while time-tested, calming K-beauty favorites, such as cica, mugwort, and artemisia powder—which can kill off acne-causing bacteria—help leave skin looking softer and smoother.
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Sarah Felbin,
Allure,
20 May 2026
That’s been time-tested and well-earned from improbable roots.
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Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2026
The Second Stage Theater production opens tonight at Broadway’s Hayes Theatre and the premise is simple and time-tested, deceptively so.
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Greg Evans,
Deadline,
6 Apr. 2026
The publication also said its formula has been time-tested, challenged and approved for centuries.
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Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
Releasing sterile flies is both time-tested and highly effective.
—
CBS News,
8 June 2026
Releasing sterile files is both time-tested and highly effective.
—
John Hanna,
Fortune,
5 June 2026
Reliable salicylic acid gently exfoliates dead skin cells and tightens the look of pores while time-tested, calming K-beauty favorites, such as cica, mugwort, and artemisia powder—which can kill off acne-causing bacteria—help leave skin looking softer and smoother.
—
Sarah Felbin,
Allure,
20 May 2026
That’s been time-tested and well-earned from improbable roots.
—
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2026
The Second Stage Theater production opens tonight at Broadway’s Hayes Theatre and the premise is simple and time-tested, deceptively so.
—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
6 Apr. 2026
The publication also said its formula has been time-tested, challenged and approved for centuries.
—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for time-tested
Adjective
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But the shift underscores a dramatic loss of clout by Comcast and other traditional media enterprises.
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While the crowds spent their money on an overheated summer in the Mediterranean, a quieter group is waiting patiently for September, October and November, the traditional shoulder season.
Adjective
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Learn about Sarasota’s ancient past at Phillippi Estate Park or look for the resident deer at Rothenbach Park.
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The pallium, a woolen collar embroidered with six crosses, is an ancient symbol of authority and obligation.
Adjective
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The Spanish is archaic, the intonations are complicated, and the words tumble over themselves like a hard charge toward the goal posts.
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For golf cart operators, that evolution absolutely begins by ditching archaic lead-acid relics engineered for a bygone era.
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“Time-tested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/time-tested. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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