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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As the wave of legalization continues to build, the brands that are rooted in culture — those that connect with music, fashion and the broader lifestyle — are the ones that will stand the test of time.
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Peter Su, Rolling Stone, 25 Apr. 2025
Though any additives in food products face scrutiny by federal agencies, Chao explains that as new research and data emerge, some additives previously approved may not stand the test of time.
—Emily Nadal, Parents, 24 Apr. 2025
High-quality builds that were executed with precision to stand the test of time were the other part of the equation that has helped Mercedes-Benz retain its prominence in the market for decades.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
Companies that invest in this idea will stand the test of time.
—Albert Kim, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
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Peter Su, Rolling Stone, 25 Apr. 2025
Though any additives in food products face scrutiny by federal agencies, Chao explains that as new research and data emerge, some additives previously approved may not stand the test of time.
—Emily Nadal, Parents, 24 Apr. 2025
High-quality builds that were executed with precision to stand the test of time were the other part of the equation that has helped Mercedes-Benz retain its prominence in the market for decades.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
Companies that invest in this idea will stand the test of time.
—Albert Kim, Forbes.com, 1 May 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 23 May. 2025.
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