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 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.
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Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
Of course, some products stand the test of time no matter the season, like lengthening mascaras such as L’Oréal’s formula, which gives you the illusion of eyelash extensions.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 June 2025
Buffett looks for durable competitive advantages — brands, cost structures, solid customer bases — that can stand the test of time.
—Rob Day, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
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.
—Peter Su, Rolling Stone, 25 Apr. 2025
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Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
Of course, some products stand the test of time no matter the season, like lengthening mascaras such as L’Oréal’s formula, which gives you the illusion of eyelash extensions.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 June 2025
Buffett looks for durable competitive advantages — brands, cost structures, solid customer bases — that can stand the test of time.
—Rob Day, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
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.
—Peter Su, Rolling Stone, 25 Apr. 2025
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