tried-and-true
adjective
: proved good, desirable, or feasible : shown or known to be worthy
a tried-and-true sales technique
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a tried-and-true friend who has always been there for me
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Vogue editors too, have their own individual favorites, tried-and-true cult finds and iconic red shades for every occasion.
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2024
While many bemoan that American fashion shows lack the luster of yesteryear, Malena Belafonte is trying to rejigger the tried-and-true by blending runway looks, live music and circus-like spectacles.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
These 15 recipes are tried-and-true, though not all are entirely expected.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
Yet, these looks still feel fresh as the designers rework tried-and-true trends in a way that offer a new approach to colour combination, embellishment and embroidery that take familiar pieces like denim to the next level.
—Kendall Becker, refinery29.com, 17 Sep. 2024
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2024
While many bemoan that American fashion shows lack the luster of yesteryear, Malena Belafonte is trying to rejigger the tried-and-true by blending runway looks, live music and circus-like spectacles.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
These 15 recipes are tried-and-true, though not all are entirely expected.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
Yet, these looks still feel fresh as the designers rework tried-and-true trends in a way that offer a new approach to colour combination, embellishment and embroidery that take familiar pieces like denim to the next level.
—Kendall Becker, refinery29.com, 17 Sep. 2024
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“Tried-and-true.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tried-and-true. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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