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
Traditional options for buying and selling simultaneously There are, of course, other tried-and-true options for a simultaneous buying/selling experience beyond just white-knuckling it the way the Gehrs did.
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Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Look for tried-and-true favorites like Henry, Lawrence, and Michael.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 25 May 2026
The idea for this social media sensation likely originated from a tried-and-true silver-cleaning process that uses a bucket or sink instead of the dishwasher.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 21 May 2026
For a playful take on the tried-and-true combo, style a pair of cigarette jeans with a button-up in a slightly different wash, finishing the look with eye-catching shoes—say, cherry-red flats or snakeskin wedges.
—Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 20 May 2026
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Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Look for tried-and-true favorites like Henry, Lawrence, and Michael.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 25 May 2026
The idea for this social media sensation likely originated from a tried-and-true silver-cleaning process that uses a bucket or sink instead of the dishwasher.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 21 May 2026
For a playful take on the tried-and-true combo, style a pair of cigarette jeans with a button-up in a slightly different wash, finishing the look with eye-catching shoes—say, cherry-red flats or snakeskin wedges.
—Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tried-and-true
Adjective
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Final word Ultra professional and utterly reliable, Chiva-Som deserves every accolade.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The malware devotes considerable attention to CI/CD (continuous integration/continuous delivery) systems, which allow for faster and more reliable software releases by automating the building, testing, and deploying of code changes.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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There are past precedents for how that is not true.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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With its overall Life in Balance philosophy, Miraval Resorts and Spas has led the way in recognizing just how valuable and restorative a true connection with other humans and the natural environment can be.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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But on the other hand the club also needed power, and even in a best case scenario Durbin never projected as someone who’d move the needle much in that area.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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Then obviously, the Colorado Eagles and the Colorado Avalanche — just two really good teams.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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Complimentary reef-safe sunscreen dispensers are available to guests property-wide and beach clean-ups are held regularly with guests invited to join.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Another 10 people were detained on May 24 while trying to negotiate safe passage for their convoy at a checkpoint near Sitre, Libya, along the Mediterranean coast less than halfway between Tunisia and Egypt.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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The dates up to that point were solid, according to Kristin.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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The breakfast menu is solid, with great coffee, a strong smoothie list, and things like overnight oats and an elevated take on an egg and cheese.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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“Tried-and-true.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tried-and-true. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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