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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The Giants became the first National League team to seven losses, and although 10 games is not a representative sample, there’s never a good time in a season for a team’s most reliable veterans to play sloppily or make decisions on tilt.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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These are not tools that belong in a corporate leader’s operational playbook, but products of necessity arising from the absence of reliable governance.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
6 Apr. 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 7 Apr. 2026.
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