go-to
First one called
Go-to describes a person, thing, or source you reliably turn to when you need something done: She's my go-to person for tax questions, That restaurant is our go-to spot for celebrations.
The term implies dependability and established preference—your go-to choice is the one you reach for first, without much deliberation.
Worthy of trust
- trustworthyWorthy of confidence
- trustyConsistently dependable
- steadyFixed, not fluctuating
- consistentNot varying or contradicting
solid · unfailing · faithful · steadfast · unwavering · proven · tested · fail-safe
Chosen above alternatives
- choiceAct of selecting
- defaultPreset standard option
- belovedOne who is treasured
- favoredShown special preference
cherished · prized · valued · selected · picked · chosen · number-one · automatic
Fundamentally necessary
- mainstayPrimary source of support
- standbyReady substitute awaiting use
- bread-and-butterPrimary means of support
- cornerstoneFoundational building block
workhorse · classic · standard · basic · everyday · routine · regular · perennial
Solution to query
- fixRepair or solution
- remedyCurative treatment or fix
- cureTreatment that heals
- formulaFixed method or notation
recipe · method · approach · strategy · trick · hack · move · play
Directing attention elsewhere
- handbookCompact reference guide
- manualWritten instructions for use
- guideLeader or instruction book
- sourcebookCompilation of primary documents
playbook · bible · repository · toolkit · cheat-sheet · how-to · primer · compendium
dependable
Worthy of trust
- trustworthyWorthy of confidence
- trustyConsistently dependable
- steadyFixed, not fluctuating
consistent · solid · unfailing · faithful · steadfast · unwavering · proven · tested · fail-safe · no-fail
preferred
Chosen above alternatives
favored · cherished · prized · valued · selected · picked · chosen · number-one · automatic · instinctive
essential
Fundamentally necessary
- mainstayPrimary source of support
- standbyReady substitute awaiting use
- bread-and-butterPrimary means of support
cornerstone · workhorse · classic · standard · basic · everyday · routine · regular · perennial · constant
specialist
Expert in one field
whiz · guru · maven · sage · advisor · consultant · contact · insider · fixer · problem-solver
answer
Solution to query
formula · recipe · method · approach · strategy · trick · hack · move · play · option
reference
Directing attention elsewhere
sourcebook · playbook · bible · repository · toolkit · cheat-sheet · how-to · primer · compendium
- preferencespreferences, prefer, likes, like, liking
- favoritesfavorite, beloved, cherished, darling, dearest
- recommendationsadvised, recommendation engine, Netflix, Spotify, Amazon
- dependencedepend, depend on, dependency, rely, need
- first choicetop pick, favorite, number one, first dibs, dibs
- Safe Betsfavorite, best bet, slam dunk, shoo-in, sure thing
go-tolast resort
Final available option
backup · fallback · plan B · second choice · last-ditch
go-tountested
Not yet examined
unproven · unknown quantity · untried · experimental · wild card