Synonyms of preservation

preservation

noun

ˌpre-zər-ˈvā-shən 

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• preserving
• maintenance
• conservation
• keep
• upkeep
• conserving
• conservancy
• support
• sustentation
• care and feeding
• sustaining
• protection
• defense
• custody
• safeguarding
• guardianship
• safekeeping
• guarding
• care

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• neglect
• negligence
• disregard
• ignoring
• destruction
• injury
• damage
• harm
• demolition
• inattention
• ruin
• dereliction
• hurt
• ruination

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• conservation
• conservancy
• maintenance
• protection
• defense
• salvation
• care
• saving
• management
• sustentation
• upkeep
• safeguarding
• economy
• safekeeping
• guarding
• guardianship
• keeping
• husbandry

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• waste
• destruction
• neglect
• ignoring
• injury
• ruin
• damage
• squandering
• harm
• dereliction
• hurt

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of preservation

The majority said the Administration was likely to prevail in arguing that the preservation group had not demonstrated the concrete harm needed to sue. — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 31 Oct. 2026

Deep cleaning ensures extra areas and items don’t get left out of the sanitization and preservation process. — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2026

Remaining steadfast in his dharma (religious and moral principles), Rama rejects all of Lakshmana’s suggestions for resistance and insists that obedience to his father and preservation of righteousness must take precedence over royal position. — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026

After all, Kyoto is known for its historic preservation that isn’t confined to museums. — Kati Chitrakorn, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026