stand the test of time

phrase

: to continue to be important, respected, etc., for a long period of time

Great art/literature/music can stand the test of time.

Examples of stand the test of time in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In past decades, only one or two very new releases might have made the cut; canonization is usually a retrospective project of sifting through the past to see what art stands the test of time. — Sophia Nguyen, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026

Concepts like Colletta, Indaco, Oak Steakhouse, and O-Ku have not only stood the test of time, but have also been reprised in cities across the Carolinas, Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, Virginia, and Arkansas. — Colleen McNally Arnett, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2026

There are also plenty of aftermarket parts available for auto enthusiasts, and the midsize sedan can stand the test of time. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026

Well, that honor goes to the 1885 New York Giants, whose 24-0 pummeling of the Buffalo Bisons has stood the test of time. — Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

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