stand the test of time
idiom
: to continue to be important, respected, etc., for a long period of time
Great art/literature/music can stand the test of time.
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Elsie Boskamp, USA TODAY, 28 Oct. 2024
Their classic silhouettes stand the test of time and are a reliable option for work, travel, and beyond.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2024
Michael Graves’s stainless steel pepper mill will stand the test of time (it was first designed for Alessi in 1988, after all).
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 1 Nov. 2024
All featured a range of elegant and more casual pieces designed to stand the test of time.
—Joelle Diderich, WWD, 7 Oct. 2024
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“Stand the test of time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stand%20the%20test%20of%20time. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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