TRIED-AND-TRUE Synonyms: 89 Similar and Opposite Words

tried-and-true

adjective

ˈtrīd-ən(d)-ˈtrü

Definition of tried-and-true

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 From cozy matching sets to comfy ballet flats and polished basics, shop our moms’ tried-and-true picks, all from Amazon’s fashion department. — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026 The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max have tried-and-true screens and don't suffer the weaknesses of a folding glass panel. — Florence Ion, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026 It is shockingly invested in a sense of security, from songs about taking a five-year relationship to the next level to tried-and-true musical and lyrical conceits. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026 On the other end of the spectrum, tried-and-true classics still have a place in the mix. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 19 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tried-and-true

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Adjective

Recent strategy resets among global energy majors BP, Shell and ExxonMobil illustrate a greater focus on delivering reliable supply and ensuring that infrastructure can meet fast-growing power demand.

— H.E. Dr Abdulla Saif Al Jarwan, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
Their usefulness will depend on reliable navigation, robust fault responses and effective coordination between onboard systems.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of reliable

Adjective

An invite-only Rocket Variant replaces standard features with a single-seat configuration and perimeter thrusters for true flight, rendering it non-road-legal.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
The counter-argument that these groups already get the same knowledge from Iran, which gets it from China, Russia, and North Korea, is largely true.

— Stephen Messer, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of true

Adjective

The results help scientists keep nuclear weapons safe and functional without having to set one off.

— Sarah Scoles, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Recent surveys featured in this newsletter have found Democrats believe more strongly that vaccines are safe and effective, and Republicans are often more skeptical.

— Amanda Erickson, STAT, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of safe

Adjective

Kansas City is investigating how one of its solid waste trucks struck a bicyclist over the weekend, leaving the rider with life-threatening injuries.

— Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026
The Packers themselves have been solid as a team offensively, but notably rank dead last in the league in rushing yards.

— Jonathan Rubin, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2026

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tried-and-true

tried one's hand (at)

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