as in reliable
worthy of one's trust
a tried-and-true friend who has always been there for me
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
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.
—
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
See all Example Sentences for tried-and-true 
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
See all Example Sentences for tried-and-true
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tried-and-true
Adjective
-
Countries or political actors involved in conflicts have incentives to hide or manipulate these numbers, while third parties might not have access to reliable information.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
10 Jan. 2025
-
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
Adjective
-
This is especially true for the controversial subject of spanking.—
Beth Ann Mayer,
Parents,
15 Jan. 2025
-
This is especially true with the sun in Capricorn energizing your fourth house of home, family and innermost feelings.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
15 Jan. 2025
Adjective
-
The hotel whose setting and décor is the next best thing to visiting Austria is also full of the real family’s history.—
Ulrike Lemmin-Woolfrey, contributor,
CNBC,
20 Jan. 2025
-
Boyd may have tried to explain the situation, but pushing a coach, or anyone for that matter, is never a good look.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
Adjective
-
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
-
Potential Side Effects and Considerations Creatine is generally regarded as safe for the average healthy adult, but excess consumption may lead to negative side effects.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, LD,
Health,
13 Jan. 2025
Adjective
-
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
-
The Jayhawks hope solid defense translates well on the road Saturday.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
11 Jan. 2025
Adjective
-
The cruise lines themselves were responsible for another direct impact of $6.3 million—a significant impact in a nation where the average income is under $10,000 per year.—
Joe Sills,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
-
In her new role, Russell is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the firm, developing and improving business, recruiting and pipeline growth strategies, fostering strong relationships internally and assisting staff in providing outstanding client services, the release said.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Jan. 2025
Thesaurus Entries Near tried-and-true
Cite this Entry
“Tried-and-true.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tried-and-true. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share