stand the test of time
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: 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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As Kennedy and Roosevelt demonstrated, brevity, clarity, simplicity and emotional resonance create messages that stand the test of time.
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Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
Ultimately, the neoclassical style continues to stand the test of time due to its architectural ubiquity across time and place.
—Lauren Gallow, Architectural Digest, 10 Jan. 2025
Their story is a reminder to nurture relationships that stand the test of time.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
She was built to sway back and forth to withstand the fury of stormy weather, to stand the test of time because storms are always coming.
—The New York Times, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
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Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
Ultimately, the neoclassical style continues to stand the test of time due to its architectural ubiquity across time and place.
—Lauren Gallow, Architectural Digest, 10 Jan. 2025
Their story is a reminder to nurture relationships that stand the test of time.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
She was built to sway back and forth to withstand the fury of stormy weather, to stand the test of time because storms are always coming.
—The New York Times, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
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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 5 Feb. 2025.
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