stand the test of time

1. To work, function, or endure for a very long time. As computer technology improves, it's ironically getting harder and harder to find a piece of equipment that can stand the test of time.

2. To be particularly popular or well regarded for a long period of time. Of all the cast members, hers was the only career that stood the test of time.

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stand the test of time

Prov. to be well regarded; to last for a long time. Bill and Nancy just celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary. Their marriage has stood the test of time. The singer's work was not popular while she was alive, but it has stood the test of time.

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stand the test of time

COMMON If something stands the test of time, it proves its value over a long period of time and does not fail or go out of fashion. Many people will be wary of the peace settlement until it has stood the test of time. Fashions in floor coverings come and go, but wooden floors have stood the test of time. Note: Verbs such as pass and survive are sometimes used instead of stand. The company has always built easy-to-use, reliable equipment that has survived the test of time due to its high-quality design.

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stand the test of time

last or remain popular for a long time.

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stand the test of ˈtime

be considered valuable or useful by people for many years: Dickens’ books have stood the test of time — they are as popular now as they were a century ago.

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Ne-Yo, who was recently appointed senior vice president of A&R at Motown Records, insisted that modern day pop stars like Gaga will not stand the test of time - unlike their Motown counterparts.

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After all, it's no secret that for every era of gaming there have been quality titles that will always stand the test of time.

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Some serious time has been invested into the online capabilities here and that, coupled with the incredible character customisation options, makes Soulcalibur IV a fighter that will certainly stand the test of time.

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The leading men deliver electric performances in a movie which is sure to stand the test of time.

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We trusted that MKDA would optimize the space while also giving us a clean design that would stand the test of time," says Sheldon Brody, CEO of Marcraft Apparel Group.

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We need to keep with traditional buildings that are practical and stand the test of time.

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Those that come from days gone by most certainly stand the test of time, however, and resonate well.

Think fast

What we're trying to do is build an institution that will stand the test of time and will continue to thrive if something happens to one or both of us," says Dudley Brown Jr.

Jackson Securities grows with merger: union with Chicago-based Berean Capital combines business strengths and provides greater geographic coverage

Heinlein's works stand the test of time, as so many issues are pertinent to today's youth.

Farmer in the Sky

Agri Marketing magazine has reinstated its prestigious Product of the Year award, which recognizes products or services that are making news today and will undoubtedly stand the test of time as major contributors to the ag industry.

Product of the Year runners-up

The real purpose--and benefit--of consortiums like HomePNA is to develop standard technologies that meet consumers' needs and that will stand the test of time," said Kurt Scherf, vice president of research at Park Associates, a Dallas-based market research and consulting company.

Home Networking reaches 128 MBPS and beyond with HomePNA 3.0

There is always something to argue with, but that is part of the enjoyment: his first book, Leisure and Class in Victorian England, was based on premises about the monolithic nature of attempts to impose middleclass 'respectability' which failed to stand the test of time (including his own later work), but it lives on as one of the best introductions to the issues and debates that it framed.

Then I thought about all the stresses I brought with me to the edge and realized that almost none of those worries would stand the test of time.

Seeking a reason for the present

Will they stand the test of time when all the costs and benefits are considered?

Sustaining an urban gem

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