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
These 15 recipes are tried-and-true, though not all are entirely expected.
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Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
Yet, these looks still feel fresh as the designers rework tried-and-true trends in a way that offer a new approach to colour combination, embellishment and embroidery that take familiar pieces like denim to the next level.
—Kendall Becker, refinery29.com, 17 Sep. 2024
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
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Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
Yet, these looks still feel fresh as the designers rework tried-and-true trends in a way that offer a new approach to colour combination, embellishment and embroidery that take familiar pieces like denim to the next level.
—Kendall Becker, refinery29.com, 17 Sep. 2024
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tried-and-true
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At home, our Xfinity WiFi gateways and extenders create a fast, reliable, and secure connection in every corner of your home.—
Comcast,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2025
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Furthering its commitment to sustainable infrastructure, the company announced plans to expand its ultra-fast charging network internationally to help address the increasing demand for fast and reliable EV charging solutions.—
Lyubov Artemenko,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Voters are not famous for their patience or, as Joe Biden could explain, their fondness for higher prices, something that’s true even if this is a one-off adjustment.—
The Editors,
National Review,
28 Mar. 2025
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That versatility is, in a lot of ways, the true beauty of unicorns.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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After a week full of monstrous swings, the S&P 500 posted its best weekly performance since November 23, while the Nasdaq saw its best week since November 2022, according to the financial data firm FactSet.—
Anne Marie Drummond Lee,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Shorts are the only categories whose winners are ineligible for best picture, acting, screenplay or any other major Oscar, due to their length.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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Until there is, the safest approach may be not to share at all.—
Abigail Dubiniecki,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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So Far Cannes' Thierry Fremaux Wants 'Mission: Impossible 8,' Teases 2025 Fest Lineup and Moves on From the 'Emilia Perez' Controversy (EXCLUSIVE) That safe haven could also be an alternative to the normal escape route people take out of Gilead.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Some solid bench play, in contrast with only two Nuggets reserves scoring.—
Anthony Slater,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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Arsenal comes in with solid form, having no losses in their last six matches, going 2-2-0 in the Premier League and 1-1-0 in the Champions League.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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With the launch of Apex, the former Slate leadership team has set a new board of managing partners, who will be responsible for long-term growth and day-to-day management.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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Who stands where, who is responsible for what, who hands what to whom — there’s a coordination and choreography in doctors and nurses trying to save lives.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Tried-and-true.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tried-and-true. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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