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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The washable designs mean that your rug can stand the test of time. 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 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 24 Nov. 2024.

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