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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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 is true of baking, and even more so of risotto.Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 16 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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The wireless earbuds offer pretty good sound quality and effective noise cancellation, though not quite as good as the second-gen AirPods Pro.Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 20 Dec. 2024
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And the spiritual rationale for generosity turns out to be the same as the worldly one: hope in a good future.Matthew Scogin, Forbes, 20 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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Acuña has also helped his potential trade value by having a solid big-league debut in the fall while also playing well in winter ball.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Potter was also responsible for matters relating to Vanderbilt’s sororities, fraternities as well as the LGBTQ+ community.Gabrielle Chenault, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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In a gripping face-off with Alex (the head of the Clarks), it’s revealed that her son Trent was in fact responsible for the murder, in addition to the accidental killing of Ambassador Chen, which almost led to a global incident.Charley Ross, Glamour, 20 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 23 Dec. 2024.
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