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
Popular on Variety While that tried-and-true approach has won Sarajevo its share of devoted fans and longtime regulars, this year will see a host of changes to both the festival and its industry arm.
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Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 16 Aug. 2024
Rest assured that these travel clothes must-haves are tried-and-true, recommended by yours truly as well as hundreds of other Amazon shoppers.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2024
Other skin care practices and ingredients are more tried-and-true.
—Melanie Rud, SELF, 23 Apr. 2024
While the colors may be new, Stanley’s technology is tried-and-true.
—Megan Schaltegger, Peoplemag, 25 Mar. 2024
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Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 16 Aug. 2024
Rest assured that these travel clothes must-haves are tried-and-true, recommended by yours truly as well as hundreds of other Amazon shoppers.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2024
Other skin care practices and ingredients are more tried-and-true.
—Melanie Rud, SELF, 23 Apr. 2024
While the colors may be new, Stanley’s technology is tried-and-true.
—Megan Schaltegger, Peoplemag, 25 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tried-and-true
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Whether the goal is a reliable pair for occasional trips to snowy mountains or daily use on icy city streets, the right boot can make all the difference.Avery Stone, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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Therefore, this is indeed one of the only reliable metrics at this time to assess the company’s present valuation with.GuruFocus, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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This is especially true for the controversial subject of spanking.Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 15 Jan. 2025
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An Expert Opinion Ferrer, a licensed clinical social worker and the founder of Calma Counseling, emphasized the importance of staying true to one's personal values in tricky family situations.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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Unfortunately, despite her best efforts, Cunanan answered correctly and clinched the win with a final score of $19,400.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Even beyond that, this was probably Miller’s best game of the year.Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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Federal and state firefighting efforts are operating from the air as long as wind conditions permit safe flights.Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 13 Jan. 2025
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Leslie Montgomery’s home on the eastern edge of Caldwell was supposed to be a safe harbor for her and her three children.Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 13 Jan. 2025
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The Jayhawks hope solid defense translates well on the road Saturday.Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 11 Jan. 2025
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But last year's average of 186,000 new jobs a month still slightly exceeds the pre-pandemic average of 182,000 from 2016-2019, solid years for the economy.PAUL WISEMAN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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The club is also responsible for any medical or dental costs associated with treating any injuries suffered at camp.Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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The good news is that a tiny fraction of sites are responsible for much of that pollution.Rob Jackson, WIRED, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Tried-and-true.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tried-and-true. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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