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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Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
Wondering what trends in particular designers believe will stand the test of time?
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 30 Dec. 2025
However, that simple description omits the colorful characters, bizarre adventures, and brilliant dialogue that have helped this film stand the test of time.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Dec. 2025
The Kansas City Chiefs didn’t pull off their own personal Christmas miracle by upsetting the Denver Broncos on Thursday night, but their lone touchdown came with a story that will stand the test of time.
—Kansas City Star, 26 Dec. 2025
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Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
Wondering what trends in particular designers believe will stand the test of time?
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 30 Dec. 2025
However, that simple description omits the colorful characters, bizarre adventures, and brilliant dialogue that have helped this film stand the test of time.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Dec. 2025
The Kansas City Chiefs didn’t pull off their own personal Christmas miracle by upsetting the Denver Broncos on Thursday night, but their lone touchdown came with a story that will stand the test of time.
—Kansas City Star, 26 Dec. 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 13 Jan. 2026.
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