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
Other skin care practices and ingredients are more tried-and-true.
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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
Conclusion While analyzing the past goes a long way in revealing timeless principles, a nimble, adaptive PR strategy requires far more than the tried-and-true.
—Jennifer Acree, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
Most home and kitchen must-haves are tried-and-true for a reason—like your favorite cast iron skillet that’s still good as new or an affordable stick vacuum that sucks up dust and pet hair as well as any $500 model.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2024
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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
Conclusion While analyzing the past goes a long way in revealing timeless principles, a nimble, adaptive PR strategy requires far more than the tried-and-true.
—Jennifer Acree, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
Most home and kitchen must-haves are tried-and-true for a reason—like your favorite cast iron skillet that’s still good as new or an affordable stick vacuum that sucks up dust and pet hair as well as any $500 model.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tried-and-true
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And while that’s not a reason to abandon AI tools, a recent study should remind programmers that even reliable versions of the technology are still prone to bouts of weirdness—like claiming knee X-rays can prove someone drinks beer or eats refried beans.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 13 Dec. 2024
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The Geminids, which are bright and have a yellow hue, are considered one of the best and most reliable annual meteor showers, when at least 120 meteors are usually seen per hour during its peak, NASA says.Chandelis Duster, NPR, 12 Dec. 2024
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This philosophy ensures that the brand remains true to its core values while continuously exploring future development opportunities.Fairchild Studio, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
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Just Saturday against the New Jersey Devils, that seemed true in a loss.Scott Powers, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Joe Buscaglia, Bills beat writer Rams survive Allen’s best ‘hero ball’ Throughout the first half, the Rams’ defense (and Buffalo’s game plan) made Allen look mortal.Tim Graham, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Often, leaders have really good intentions to be inclusive, but obstacles or barriers get in the way.Julie Kratz, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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This is the very edge of California’s dairy country—and so far, the cows here are safe.Simon Hill, WIRED, 14 Dec. 2024
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Once inside the cabinets, think about other ways to keep wine glasses safe.Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2024
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For context, ArcelorMittal revenues grew 45% between 2020-2022, primarily aided by a solid rally through 2021 on account of rising steel and iron ore prices, as well as restocking across the industry.Trefis Team, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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To repurpose my disorientation and anger into something more actionable, solid and firm.Rebekah Pahl, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Before founding Hungry Jack’s, Cowin was responsible for bringing Kentucky Fried Chicken to Australia in 1969.Ernestine Siu, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2024
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And then there’s Cousins, who is responsible for most of those turnovers.Josh Kendall, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Tried-and-true.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tried-and-true. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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