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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Our mission is to build bridges between cultures through narratives that inspire, move, and stand the test of time.
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Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 9 July 2025
The medium had produced its share of masterworks to stand the test of time, and Chaplin himself was already a major star, synonymous with the very concept — even the philosophy — of comedy.
—Colin Fleming, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
Finding the best tape dispensers also means finding those that can stand the test of time.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
This combined with the iconic Garrard designs which have consistently proven to stand the test of time, reborn and refashioned for the muses of today, maintains our cultural relevance and enduring appeal.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
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Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 9 July 2025
The medium had produced its share of masterworks to stand the test of time, and Chaplin himself was already a major star, synonymous with the very concept — even the philosophy — of comedy.
—Colin Fleming, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
Finding the best tape dispensers also means finding those that can stand the test of time.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
This combined with the iconic Garrard designs which have consistently proven to stand the test of time, reborn and refashioned for the muses of today, maintains our cultural relevance and enduring appeal.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 19 June 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 22 Jul. 2025.
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