as in untouched
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as in conserved
to keep in good condition
vigilantly preserving the ancient statue for future generations to enjoy
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Recent Examples of preserved
Amber Dowling, IndieWire, 9 Apr. 2025
Yet Flores would like to see our historic places — which are in fact the city’s Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing (NOAH) — not preserved.
—Bruce D Coons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
Per the Ford family’s request, the property’s most storied elements were preserved, such as the lobby’s checkerboard Italian marble flooring, selected by Ford himself, and the original green marble fireplace.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 9 Apr. 2025
Her literary legacy, preserved in archives at Columbia University, offers glimpses into her mind but no definitive answers to her fate.
—Patti Callahan Henry, People.com, 16 Mar. 2025
Verb
Some sets were constructed in Toronto, disassembled and shipped out and have now been preserved for a potential second season.
—Amber Dowling, IndieWire, 9 Apr. 2025
Yet Flores would like to see our historic places — which are in fact the city’s Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing (NOAH) — not preserved.
—Bruce D Coons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
Per the Ford family’s request, the property’s most storied elements were preserved, such as the lobby’s checkerboard Italian marble flooring, selected by Ford himself, and the original green marble fireplace.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 9 Apr. 2025
Her literary legacy, preserved in archives at Columbia University, offers glimpses into her mind but no definitive answers to her fate.
—Patti Callahan Henry, People.com, 16 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preserved
Adjective
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Photo: Sotheby’s International Realty Some situations are, however, best left untouched.—
Kim Velsey,
Curbed,
22 May 2025
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The area sandwiched between the Atlantic Ocean and the Currituck Sound is packed with maritime forests, sand dunes, and shrub thickets, all untouched, all wild, and all waiting patiently for visitors to explore.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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Your Sterile Drugs, Like Eye Drops, Could Become Dangerous Or Deadly The FDA helps ensure that sterile drugs are actually sterile — non-toxic and uncontaminated.—
Brian Castrucci,
Forbes.com,
5 May 2025
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The wealthy were generally able to afford higher quality, authentic, uncontaminated products.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
1 May 2025
Verb
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The defense firm maintained that the program is an opportunity to align with the Dutch government’s policy of support and empowerment of strategic national industries.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Mar. 2025
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Cool-season lawns maintained at 3 to 4 inches tall have deeper root systems that are better able to withstand adverse conditions, such as drought.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Hump Island Oyster Company Pull up a seat at the bar to taste oysters freshly harvested from some of the most pristine ocean water on the planet.—
Sharael Kolberg,
Travel + Leisure,
27 May 2025
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Ambergris Cay, a pristine, 1,100-acre private island getaway consisting of an all-inclusive resort and private homes, has the same kind of pull with the elite.—
DeMarco Williams,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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Folegandros Photo: Getty Images For an untouched and unspoiled experience, head to the peaceful island of Folegandros.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
26 May 2025
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Expanding our cities and reforming outdated policies can provide abundant water, energy and housing while still preserving the vast majority of California’s unspoiled wildland.—
Edward Ring,
Oc Register,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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For creators who haven't yet protected their intellectual property, trademark registration should be a priority for early 2025.—
Ian Shepherd,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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This threat means than an entire attack force can be protected with a few missiles.—
David Hambling,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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There is a new young star to put on billboards around the team and throw into commercials, one who, unlike Davis, is untainted by a trade that will live in infamy. Harrison, pilloried in the aftermath of the Dončić trade, somehow got some salvation, though not forgiveness.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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Our Lady was chaste, willingly, willfully passive, untainted by the grottiness of ordinary life.—
Lamorna Ash,
The Dial,
6 May 2025
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“Preserved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preserved. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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