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done or used for a long time and proved to be effective
These time-tested methods have worked for farmers for hundreds of years.
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Recent Examples of time-tested
The style rules that rankle conservatives are nested among thousands of Stylebook directives about punctuation and grammar, most of them time-tested and innocuous — capitalization, commas and company names.
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Marc Caputo, Axios, 18 Feb. 2025
Not every improvement will make a difference — or is worth the cost — but there are some that Travelers Insurance identified that are time-tested and proven to help.
—Ben Kesslen, Quartz, 3 Feb. 2025
There's no stopping the clock, but these ingredients are time-tested and science-backed in order to restore a smooth, firm look.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 24 Jan. 2025
While effective and time-tested, these methods are limited by human memory and data-processing capacity; not because of a lack of expertise, but because human brains are naturally limited in handling large datasets.
—Andrei Kasyanau, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
In that workshop, artisans, craftspeople and mechanics were assembling vehicles, new and old, using modern and time-tested techniques.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
Its rituals have been fine-tuned and time-tested to respond to human needs.
—Sigal Samuel, Vox, 20 Oct. 2024
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The unique aspect of our business is this elegant mix of cutting-edge technology on the consumer-facing side and time-tested, analog processes on the backend.
—Dave Knox, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Because there’s something deeper out there, something lasting and time-tested.
—Outside Online, 5 Sep. 2024
Marc Caputo, Axios, 18 Feb. 2025
Not every improvement will make a difference — or is worth the cost — but there are some that Travelers Insurance identified that are time-tested and proven to help.
—Ben Kesslen, Quartz, 3 Feb. 2025
There's no stopping the clock, but these ingredients are time-tested and science-backed in order to restore a smooth, firm look.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 24 Jan. 2025
While effective and time-tested, these methods are limited by human memory and data-processing capacity; not because of a lack of expertise, but because human brains are naturally limited in handling large datasets.
—Andrei Kasyanau, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
In that workshop, artisans, craftspeople and mechanics were assembling vehicles, new and old, using modern and time-tested techniques.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
Its rituals have been fine-tuned and time-tested to respond to human needs.
—Sigal Samuel, Vox, 20 Oct. 2024
This Week Comet Tracker Tonight: When And Where On Monday To See It At Its Best
The unique aspect of our business is this elegant mix of cutting-edge technology on the consumer-facing side and time-tested, analog processes on the backend.
—Dave Knox, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Because there’s something deeper out there, something lasting and time-tested.
—Outside Online, 5 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for time-tested
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Every community in Connecticut is provided access to free educational services for individuals over age 17 who have withdrawn from a traditional high school or are in need of English as a Second Language or Citizenship.—
Larry Covino,
Hartford Courant,
20 Mar. 2025
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Her focus is less on traditional metrics like follower count and more on the creator’s ability to create compelling, educational content that aligns well with brands.—
Kristen Bousquet,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Thus, the team concluded that the late Devonian and late Ordovician extinction events, which respectively took place some 372 and 445 million years ago, were likely caused by such ancient supernovae.—
Bruce Dorminey,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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From summiting Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji to trekking through Madeira’s mystical, ancient Fanal Forest, my love for hiking has taken me across the globe.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Mar. 2025
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Sony introduced a now archaic version of RGB LED tech in 2004, though that version can hardly be compared to today’s displays.—
Ryan Waniata,
WIRED,
13 Mar. 2025
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Researchers believe that Pink represents the oldest archaic fossils ever found in this region, according to a study published in Nature on March 12.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Time-tested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/time-tested. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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