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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This boundary kept me from prematurely locking into ideas that felt exciting in the moment but wouldn't stand the test of time.
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Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
Carried up to a size 3XL, this breezy shirt is made with 100 percent cotton and has a timeless silhouette that will stand the test of time.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 28 July 2025
Timeless Origin features deep dyes and uncommon textures, mixing old and new for denim that will stand the test of time.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 22 July 2025
Of course, some products stand the test of time no matter the season, like lengthening mascaras such as L’Oréal Paris’s formula, which gives you the illusion of eyelash extensions.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 11 July 2025
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Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
Carried up to a size 3XL, this breezy shirt is made with 100 percent cotton and has a timeless silhouette that will stand the test of time.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 28 July 2025
Timeless Origin features deep dyes and uncommon textures, mixing old and new for denim that will stand the test of time.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 22 July 2025
Of course, some products stand the test of time no matter the season, like lengthening mascaras such as L’Oréal Paris’s formula, which gives you the illusion of eyelash extensions.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 11 July 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 19 Aug. 2025.
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