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as in preserving
the act or activity of keeping something in an existing and usually satisfactory condition
each curator is responsible for the preservation of the works of art within his or her department
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as in conservation
the careful maintaining and protection of something valuable especially in its natural or original state
the preservation of the tropical rainforests is a global responsibility
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Recent Examples of preservation
As discussion of the house’s future has stretched out for months, the Judge Barry House has garnered local — and statewide — interest from preservation groups, which are still advocating against its demolition.
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Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
The adobe-style building was the subject of a preservation fight in 2020.
—Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 15 May 2025
But the employees know that the preservation project could fill the rest of their professional lives.
—Houston Cofield, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Laura Sharp, whose parents Byron and Beverly owned the rink in the ‘80s and ‘90s, expressed her gratitude for the new owners’ preservation of the place’s integrity.
—Rachael Oquendo, Miami Herald, 14 May 2025
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Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
The adobe-style building was the subject of a preservation fight in 2020.
—Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 15 May 2025
But the employees know that the preservation project could fill the rest of their professional lives.
—Houston Cofield, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Laura Sharp, whose parents Byron and Beverly owned the rink in the ‘80s and ‘90s, expressed her gratitude for the new owners’ preservation of the place’s integrity.
—Rachael Oquendo, Miami Herald, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preservation
Noun
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Hall agrees, adding that environmentalism and conservation are conventionally conservative values.—
David Vetter,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Following in the footsteps of the Oakland Zoo, which has a long history of prioritizing animal welfare and connecting the dots between education and conservation, Discovery Kingdom is doing what’s best for the animals by encouraging positive interactions with guests.—
Jason Mastrodonato,
Mercury News,
25 May 2025
Noun
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College maintenance workers have begun removing the tree, officials said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
25 May 2025
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It's also designed to be self-cleaning, which makes field maintenance incredibly easy.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
25 May 2025
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Each conservancy has its own strategy for investing funds and manpower.—
Jayme Moye,
Outside Online,
2 May 2025
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The court based its decision on agreement with the other two arguments: Metro’s failure to address feasible ways to mitigate the impacts of construction noise and to properly consult with a land conservancy that serves as a trustee to parkland over which the gondola would soar.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2025
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“Preservation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preservation. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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