How to Use stand the test of time in a Sentence

stand the test of time

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  • Their songs have, and do, stand the test of time.
    — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 29 Aug. 2025
  • Some things of course have stood the test of time and change.
    — Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
  • But others can stand the test of time.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
  • This is something that has stood the test of time.
    — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Is this the kind of recipe that truly stands the test of time?
    — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Nov. 2025
  • These are the classic pie recipes that have stood the test of time.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
  • This means that our visions and dreams will stand the test of time.
    — Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2024
  • But these 12 are some of the games that have stood the test of time.
    — Alex Shoemaker, Parents, 22 Nov. 2025
  • How will this year’s Oscars stand the test of time?
    — Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
  • This far-out fantasy tale stands the test of time.
    — Karen Cicero, Parents, 5 Mar. 2026
  • The movies did such an amazing job at standing the test of time.
    — Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 7 July 2026
  • The washable designs mean that your rug can stand the test of time.
    — Elsie Boskamp, USA TODAY, 28 Oct. 2024
  • Solid wood, like birch, maple, or pine, is strong and will stand the test of time.
    — Jessica Booth, Parents, 7 Aug. 2024
  • There are friends, but then there are friends that stand the test of time and that stand by your side.
    — Emily Burack, Town & Country, 3 May 2022
  • These are great deals on wardrobe essentials that will stand the test of time.
    — Nicola Fumo, Peoplemag, 5 Feb. 2023
  • These pieces are design-forward, yes, but will still stand the test of time.
    — Sarah Madaus, Town & Country, 4 Aug. 2023
  • Hair trends come and go each season, but there's a set of cuts that have stood the test of time.
    — Krista Carter, InStyle, 27 Jan. 2026
  • All but Hunter, in my opinion, were easy calls that stood the test of time.
    — Tony Blengino, Forbes.com, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Companies that invest in this idea will stand the test of time.
    — Albert Kim, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
  • Think of what movie will stand the test of time and vote accordingly.
    — Glenn Whippcolumnist, Los Angeles Times, 13 Feb. 2023
  • Our core strategy has to be something that stands the test of time.
    — Christopher Dilella, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
  • It’s made of high-quality metal that will stand the test of time.
    — Anabelle Weissinger, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2023
  • The full story is about building a business that will stand the test of time.
    — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2023
  • The couple not only stood the test of time but appeared to break records as well.
    — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
  • After all, there’s a reason these goodies have stood the test of time.
    — Mack Swenson, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2025
  • In spite of its legacy, the original tree couldn’t stand the test of time.
    — Tiana Woodard, BostonGlobe.com, 8 July 2023
  • One such auspicious practice that’s stood the test of time?
    — Vogue, 30 Dec. 2025
  • There are ways to install long-lasting features that will stand the test of time.
    — oregonlive, 3 Feb. 2023
  • These tender, fruitcake-like cookies have stood the test of time.
    — Mack Swenson, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2025
  • Ahead, shop wide-leg denim styles that will stand the test of time beyond the trend cycle.
    — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 16 Jan. 2026

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