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Definitions

time-tested

[tahym-tes-tid] / ˈtaɪmˌtɛs tɪd /
ADJECTIVE
tried-and-true/tried and true
Synonyms
STRONGEST
proved proven
STRONG
dependable reliable trustworthy
WEAK
approved certified come-through creditworthy demonstrable loyal reputable safe tested tested and proved tried trusty

Example Sentences

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"We've taken a historic decision to elevate our time-tested partnership to a Special Strategic Partnership," Modi said in a post on X.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

We grieve the losses and explore time-tested ways to open the door for a loved one’s possible return.

From Salon • Nov. 22, 2025

Picks-and-shovels plays are a time-tested way for investors to profitably gain exposure to a market trend.

From Barron's • Nov. 11, 2025

Both campaigns are now calling in former President Barack Obama, a time-tested communicator for Democrats.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 27, 2025

The time-tested strategy of using those who epitomize moral virtue as symbols in racial justice campaigns is far more difficult to employ in efforts to reform the criminal justice system.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander