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 straight-leg fit gives a smooth look that won’t hug your body too tightly while the polyester material can stand the test of time.
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Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025
Paint industry experts share their top picks for kitchen color schemes that will stand the test of time.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2025
Aside from these Netflix originals, the streaming platform is also home to a vast number of other documentary films and series that will surely stand the test of time and span a variety of topics.
—Christopher Rosa, Glamour, 10 Sep. 2025
Even with a constant stream of new launches, the brand still wows with no-brainer, fill-a-gap-in-your-routine staples that stand the test of time.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 5 Sep. 2025
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Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025
Paint industry experts share their top picks for kitchen color schemes that will stand the test of time.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2025
Aside from these Netflix originals, the streaming platform is also home to a vast number of other documentary films and series that will surely stand the test of time and span a variety of topics.
—Christopher Rosa, Glamour, 10 Sep. 2025
Even with a constant stream of new launches, the brand still wows with no-brainer, fill-a-gap-in-your-routine staples that stand the test of time.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 5 Sep. 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 2 Oct. 2025.
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