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
Since the 1950s, the Department of Agriculture has been warding off the screwworm with a tried-and-true strategy.
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Will Gottsegen,
The Atlantic,
9 June 2026
Birkenstocks are a tried-and-true East Coast staple, and this similar style is a wallet-friendly alternative to the popular footwear.
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Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
Wickstead has been a tried-and-true designer for the royal women, most often seen on Kate Middleton—Catherine, Princess of Wales for her public engagements.
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Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
6 June 2026
Saturday Morning Staples These were some of the tried-and-true go-to shows that made a generation of kids smile on a weekend morning.
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Alex Shoemaker,
Parents,
6 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for tried-and-true
Will Gottsegen,
The Atlantic,
9 June 2026
Birkenstocks are a tried-and-true East Coast staple, and this similar style is a wallet-friendly alternative to the popular footwear.
—
Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
Wickstead has been a tried-and-true designer for the royal women, most often seen on Kate Middleton—Catherine, Princess of Wales for her public engagements.
—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
6 June 2026
Saturday Morning Staples These were some of the tried-and-true go-to shows that made a generation of kids smile on a weekend morning.
—
Alex Shoemaker,
Parents,
6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tried-and-true
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But the systems are only as reliable as their sources, and are prone to misinformation and manipulation.
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Amodei predicts that, over the next five to ten years, AI will achieve, among other things, the reliable prevention and treatment of nearly all natural infectious disease, the elimination of most cancer, the prevention of Alzheimer’s and a doubling of the human lifespan.
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From viral Aldi Finds to tried-and-true products shoppers love to tell their friends about, people love the thrill of discovering something new here.
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That rugged access is part of the appeal for buyers seeking a true escape rather than a weekend cabin with neighbors in sight.
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Shah adds that many women feel their best when ferritin levels are at least between 40 and 70 ng/ml for optimal energy and hair health, even if lab ranges suggest lower levels are ‘normal’.
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Los Angeles stretches its NL West lead to 11 games and maintains MLB’s best record as Ohtani’s star power turns Sacramento’s nominal home crowd into a roaring Dodgers road show.
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Videos have flooded social media platforms in the hours since the earthquakes hit Venezuela, with people both inside and outside the country using them to gauge the extent of the destruction, and check if the homes of uncontactable family members are safe.
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Police said in a news release Thursday afternoon that Caprice and her child have been found safe.
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Affordable July 4 destinations July 4 may be a peak travel period, but travelers can still snag some solid deals for a beach vacation.
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Plenty of the group stage games have gone 0-0 before players returned to the locker room, but at least solid chances have been created.
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“Tried-and-true.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tried-and-true. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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