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time-honored

American  
[tahym-on-erd] / ˈtaɪmˌɒn ərd /
especially British, time-honoured

adjective

  1. revered or respected because of antiquity and long continuance.

    a time-honored custom.


Etymology

Origin of time-honored

First recorded in 1585–95

Example Sentences

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The series stakes its ground in the time-honored, time-worn conceit of clashing personalities forced to work side by side.

From Los Angeles Times

Up has gone a mighty whine from actors, directors and other Hollywood traditionalists against the disruptive streamer walking off with HBO, a time-honored studio and storytelling brands like Superman, Harry Potter and Game of Thrones.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Just like averaging in is a time-honored way to build a position in something cheap, averaging out is a great way to reduce exposure to what’s frothy and expensive,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

One time-honored way to do that is by teaming up with American artists.

From The Wall Street Journal

Not every family brings out special tokens to mark the seasons, I know, but in many households, this is a time-honored ritual.

From Los Angeles Times