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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Keep in Mind These headphones aren't the most durable and probably won't stand the test of time, but with a price of two pairs for under $30, that may not be a deal-breaker. —Shannon Ullman, Verywell Health, 3 June 2024

So by studying the rules and patterns of this matrix, Heisenberg guaranteed that his work would stand the test of time. —Quanta Magazine, 23 May 2024

The couple want to bring back some of the features that helped Aida stand the test of time. —Amanda Yeager, Baltimore Sun, 11 Apr. 2024

Mustard’s production and the chorus will stand the test of time. —Angel Diaz, Billboard, 14 May 2024

There are many ways to end a series, but the ones that stand the test of time are the ones that feel the most honest to the show that's coming to an end. —Ew Staff Published, EW.com, 3 May 2024

From the outside, the burgeoning farm had the makeup of one that could stand the test of time. —Eliza Milio, TIME, 16 Apr. 2024

At 9, Wallis became the youngest person nominated for a Best Actress Oscar — a record that will most likely stand the test of time. —Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 8 Mar. 2024

First of all, a tie is sort of something that is not classic on a woman and won’t stand the test of time. —Virginia Chamlee, Peoplemag, 5 Mar. 2024