TIME-HONORED Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

time-honored

adjective

Definition of time-honored

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existing and respected for a long time time-honored traditions

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Recent Examples of time-honored The place has a deep soul, and everything there is unique and time-honored. — Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026 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

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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

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Tie The Corner This tried-and-true method works well with oversized trash bags that don’t have a drawstring.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2026
This year, October Prime Day includes deals on tried-and-true favorites and a few surprises.

— Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of tried-and-true

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Upon landing in Samarkand on Sunday night, Rubio was warmly embraced by Uzbekistan’s foreign minister, Bakhtiyor Saidov, while two women clad in elaborate gold-and-black traditional dresses presented him with a bouquet.

— Reuters, NBC news, 20 Oct. 2026
In all these areas, the traditional aid system is falling short.

— David Miliband, Time, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of traditional

Adjective

But Snell was just as inspired by the fashion of the ‘90s and early ‘00s — which do feature a similar silhouette to Austen’s own era — and by the relationship families and friends have to clothes that are timeless.

— Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 16 Oct. 2026
Every capsule wardrobe could use a pair of Levi’s, and this timeless pair is a no-brainer for your regular rotation.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of timeless

Adjective

True minimalism is avant-garde, exciting, and even, at times, a radical new answer to an age-old question—something that Simone Bellotti understands at Jil Sander very well.

— Vogue, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026
However, the boom of interest in age-old forms of heat therapy like sauna may be a natural entry point for many.

— Will Stone, NPR, 5 Oct. 2026

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