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

The legendary singer-songwriter has a discography that stands the test of time, but his recent decision to perform in near darkness hasn’t exactly been celebrated. — Alfredo Toriello, Vanity Fair, 5 Nov. 2026

Instead of headline-making beefs that stand the test of time, today’s critics might be the subject of a petulant DM or a horde-summoning quote tweet. — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 3 Nov. 2026

Bellettini sees the value in creating a store design that will stand the test of time, both in terms of cost control and to guarantee flexibility in a rapidly evolving luxury environment. — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026

One aspect of college football that has seemingly stood the test of time is the sanctity of the rivalry game (for the most part, anyway). — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for stand the test of time

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