time-honored

adjective

Definition of time-honorednext
as in tried
existing and respected for a long time time-honored traditions

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Recent Examples of time-honored In addition, the measure would have significant negative economic impact on the Northern Colorado region, potentially diminish cherished and time-honored campus traditions, and erode the public safety infrastructure the campus has put in place to support students and the broader community. — Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026 Within the grand, great adventure that is Lonesome Dove, all manner of time-honored, stock Westerners roam. — Miles Beller, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026 During production at Malvern Manor, every encounter was captured live using a blend of modern and time-honored ghost-hunting methods—alongside various divination techniques. — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025 In short, film fans can look forward to a rich assortment of new and time-honored cinematic stories this fall. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 4 Sep. 2025 Also, while the filtration process is inventive, the ingredients and traditional harvesting and fermentation methods are time-honored. — Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Feb. 2025 From next-gen tech and time-honored tools to display-worthy indulgences designed to set all of the senses at ease, here are 27 of the best wellness gifts that will guarantee those on your list start the New Year off on a healthy, happy note. — Zoe Ruffner, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for time-honored
  1. tried
  2. tried-and-true
  3. traditional
  4. timeless
  5. age-old
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  • But first, the premiere settles the audience into a tried and true cop drama with power struggles over jurisdiction, a local militia led by a man with his own agenda, and a suspect who literally blows the case wide open.
    — Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Short films are a tried and true launching pad for horror directors.
    — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026
Definition of tried
Adjective
  • Roman will also detect exoplanets using the tried-and-true transit method, but scientists expect the new telescope to find a lot more than past space missions have, thanks to its wider vision.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Likewise, Dual Override has tried-and-true gameplay that isn't radically different from its predecessors, even with the introduction of the Double Gear and Override abilities.
    — Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of tried-and-true
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  • For these brands, lab-grown is in the name, and their styles are more akin to traditional natural diamond brands.
    — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Meanwhile, the business of journalism has changed so much financially, and a third of journalists don’t work for a traditional news organization.
    — Jocelyn Noveck, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of traditional
Adjective
  • But Allen has also used his talent to explore the timeless connective cultural threads of Black American history.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Most importantly, the art car became a timeless tribute to my mother, Eileen, whose creative spirit continues to flow through our entire family.
    — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of timeless
Adjective
  • Here, age-old traditions fuse with contemporary flavors, archaeological marvels meet modernist museums, rugged peaks are juxtaposed against verdant plains, and stretches of sandy shorelines lead to charming inland villages.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Range anxiety – an age-old fear of running out of battery charge and being stranded – will never go away for American car buyers, who tend to drive long distances.
    — Brooke Crothers, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of age-old

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“Time-honored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/time-honored. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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