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 firm is known for spaces enlivened with color and pattern and grounded with furnishings and accents that will stand the test of time.
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Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2025
People hacked out a back-breaking existence in hopes of building a strong communal foundation and by the end of the decade had laid the groundwork for villages that could stand the test of time.
—Kay Johnson, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Lorraine knew even at that young age that the relationship between her father and Boyle wouldn’t stand the test of time.
—Eric Andersson, People.com, 2 Feb. 2025
The durable 100 percent natural coir material will also stand the test of time, even in high-traffic areas.
—Megan Schaltegger, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2025
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Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2025
People hacked out a back-breaking existence in hopes of building a strong communal foundation and by the end of the decade had laid the groundwork for villages that could stand the test of time.
—Kay Johnson, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Lorraine knew even at that young age that the relationship between her father and Boyle wouldn’t stand the test of time.
—Eric Andersson, People.com, 2 Feb. 2025
The durable 100 percent natural coir material will also stand the test of time, even in high-traffic areas.
—Megan Schaltegger, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 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 27 Feb. 2025.
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