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 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 Within the grand, great adventure that is Lonesome Dove, all manner of time-honored, stock Westerners roam. — Miles Beller, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026 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 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 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for time-honored
  1. tried
  2. tried-and-true
  3. traditional
  4. timeless
  5. age-old
Adjective
  • Bottles of alcohol were passed from hand to hand among young revelers as hundreds more tried to push closer to the city center, some succeeding, many others turned back by the crush of the crowd.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 July 2026
  • As John Stivale and Steven Graffam of Stivale-Graffam Home point out, relying on nature is a tried and true option for hiding almost any unsightly external features.
    — Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 21 June 2026
Definition of tried
Adjective
  • Popular with our readers since the 1940s, this tried-and-true hamburger recipe idea is perfect for potlucks or a family dinner.
    — Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026
  • On the streets of Paris, editors and buyers have been rushing between shows fan-in-hand, from high-tech cooling devices to tried-and-true paper fans.
    — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 2 July 2026
Definition of tried-and-true
Adjective
  • But the shift underscores a dramatic loss of clout by Comcast and other traditional media enterprises.
    — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • While the crowds spent their money on an overheated summer in the Mediterranean, a quieter group is waiting patiently for September, October and November, the traditional shoulder season.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of traditional
Adjective
  • Provençal-style villas seamlessly vibe vintage Riviera glamour with contemporary luxury and blend with the timeless allure of Saint Tropez, leaving one feeling wonderfully décomplexé.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
  • The Bugonia star wore her hair in an elegant, timeless low bun, with a few face-framing pieces hanging loose.
    — Robyn Merrett, InStyle, 5 July 2026
Definition of timeless
Adjective
  • Ksenia Budina wants to restore that age-old link, perhaps not so much for the well-being of peoples’ bodies anymore, but for the sake of their souls.
    — Fred Weir, Christian Science Monitor, 25 June 2026
  • This is driving state and non-state actors to apply age-old principles of war to GPS systems to confuse and deceive opponents.
    — Zita Ballinger Fletcher, Forbes.com, 23 June 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 8 Jul. 2026.

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