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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Once again, marble and soapstone, cited above, are excellent alternatives that will stand the test of time despite constant wear and tear.
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Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 15 Jan. 2026
Their enduring look and quality stand the test of time.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2026
Nationally, some have stood the test of time and others have quickly failed.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Her take is that people are realizing this approach to design better stands the test of time.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2026
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Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 15 Jan. 2026
Their enduring look and quality stand the test of time.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2026
Nationally, some have stood the test of time and others have quickly failed.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Her take is that people are realizing this approach to design better stands the test of time.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2026
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