stand the test of time

phrase

: to continue to be important, respected, etc., for a long period of time

Great art/literature/music can stand the test of time.

Examples of stand the test of time in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Who knows—your own ghostly gathering may ignite something that stands the test of time. — Maria Papadouris, JSTOR Daily, 20 Oct. 2026

Ancient ruins have stood the test of time because they are made of stone. — Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

This gothic masterpiece has stood the test of time as a benchmark in the genre. — Rebekah Faubion, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2026

To put out music that has stood the test of time is also something that not very many artists or musicians get to experience. — Steve Appleford, SPIN, 15 Oct. 2026

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