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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Side and accent tables, chests of drawers, buffets, desks, and dining tables are all pieces that stand the test of time and are readily available secondhand. —

Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025 The following top 10 best horror movies of 2024 are all quality films that will stand the test of time thanks to their punctilious craft. —

Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 1 Jan. 2025 Ever since the first Golden Globes in 1944, the ceremony has conjured up an overwhelming number of fashion moments that stand the test of time. —

Christian Allaire, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024 There's certain perennial Christmas songs that stand the test of time, and Brenda's got one of them. —

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