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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Those tried-and-true essentials are indeed necessary to achieve your skincare goals.
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While the tried-and-true standards are done well, why not start your day on a savory note with the Moroccan eggplant and chickpea tagine?
—Katie Chang, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Having been in the recovery game since 2011, Oofos’ classic slide is a tried-and-true favorite.
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Read on to find out how these tried-and-true wet-dry vacuums were tested.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 28 Aug. 2025
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Tatayana Yomary, Essence, 2 Sep. 2025
While the tried-and-true standards are done well, why not start your day on a savory note with the Moroccan eggplant and chickpea tagine?
—Katie Chang, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Having been in the recovery game since 2011, Oofos’ classic slide is a tried-and-true favorite.
—Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 29 Aug. 2025
Read on to find out how these tried-and-true wet-dry vacuums were tested.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 28 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tried-and-true
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“Tried-and-true.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tried-and-true. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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