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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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 While Imagineers use traditional castles as inspiration, the parks require durability to stand the test of time. Colson Thayer, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025 Their songs have, and do, stand the test of time. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 29 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stand the test of time

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