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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Lily Wohlner, Allure, 5 Sep. 2025
While Imagineers use traditional castles as inspiration, the parks require durability to stand the test of time.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Their songs have, and do, stand the test of time.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 29 Aug. 2025
Each piece is crafted to not only stand the test of time and to become more beautiful with age, but also to tell a story.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
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Lily Wohlner, Allure, 5 Sep. 2025
While Imagineers use traditional castles as inspiration, the parks require durability to stand the test of time.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Their songs have, and do, stand the test of time.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 29 Aug. 2025
Each piece is crafted to not only stand the test of time and to become more beautiful with age, but also to tell a story.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for stand the test of time
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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 9 Sep. 2025.
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