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
Find out which tried-and-true strawberry shortcake recipe was our favorite.
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2025
Radio communications, the tried-and-true means of interaction between controllers and pilots, also broke down.
—Kate Kelly, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
Now, the hard data (tried-and-true economic metrics that are lagged for good reason) is starting to reflect some of the disarray.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
But This tendency to go with the tried-and-true opens up an opportunity for us.
—Michael Foster, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2025
Radio communications, the tried-and-true means of interaction between controllers and pilots, also broke down.
—Kate Kelly, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
Now, the hard data (tried-and-true economic metrics that are lagged for good reason) is starting to reflect some of the disarray.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
But This tendency to go with the tried-and-true opens up an opportunity for us.
—Michael Foster, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tried-and-true
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By the time Osbourne returned to Milwaukee for a March 5, 1984, concert at the Arena, his concerts had a reliable opening act: protesters outside the venue, criticizing Osbourne and rockers like him for performing the devil's music.—
Chris Foran,
jsonline.com,
23 July 2025
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One of his key issues remains securing clean, reliable water supplies for rural and tribal communities in need.—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
AZCentral.com,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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This rings especially true for me, a vegetarian for nearly two decades.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
26 July 2025
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This was certainly true of the Mets last summer when Taylor played his way into the lineup more consistently than Harrison Bader.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
26 July 2025
Adjective
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Chef-owner Miguel Angel Jimenez is well worth consulting for the night’s specials and a wine from the impressively deep good list.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Heretofore, Raleigh’s best homer-hitting season was 34 in 2024.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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The performance itself begins at 7:20 p.m., followed by an after-party at 9 p.m. Event organizers encourage rideshare for a safe and carefree experience, though free parking is available across the street from the venue at 6101 Highland Campus Dr. Building 3000.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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The lesson of Lilith Fair — that women artists could have their own stage on which to perform and feel safe — will be front and centre as the Canadian documentary launches in Toronto.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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Yeah, that’s because Danny is a really nice, solid guy who usually has everyone’s back.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
23 July 2025
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These meteors are relatively faint, without persistent trains or fireballs, but there will be solid chances of seeing this shower during the early morning hours this year.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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The district is responsible for most major stadium maintenance and improvement projects.—
Tom Daykin,
jsonline.com,
15 July 2025
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Local governments are responsible for issuing evacuation orders, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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“Tried-and-true.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tried-and-true. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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