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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
Related Digital also plans to invest an additional $14 million in local initiatives requested by the Saline Township Board, including a farmland preservation trust.
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Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
The project has drawn criticisms — over the price and relative lack of transparency — from Democratic lawmakers, former White House staffers and preservation groups.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
Substantial changes would go before the historic preservation commission for review.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2025
The Forward concept hinges on the brand’s efforts around product preservation and reinvention as the company works to reduce its environmental impact, offering repair and remake services not only of its own signature sneakers, but also of products from any label.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025
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Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
The project has drawn criticisms — over the price and relative lack of transparency — from Democratic lawmakers, former White House staffers and preservation groups.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
Substantial changes would go before the historic preservation commission for review.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2025
The Forward concept hinges on the brand’s efforts around product preservation and reinvention as the company works to reduce its environmental impact, offering repair and remake services not only of its own signature sneakers, but also of products from any label.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preservation
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There are solutions for age verification that are both accurate and privacy preserving.—
Annie Chestnut Tutor,
Boston Herald,
18 Aug. 2025
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Hermitage Farm George Garvin Brown’s great-granddaughter, Laura Lee Brown, and her husband, Steve Wilson, have a history of using agriculture conservation easements to protect farmland in the Louisville region.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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The resort partners with local organizations to support sea turtle conservation through habitat protection, education, and responsible tourism practices.—
Kate Van Dyke,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Under the Biden administration, DHS issued a new final rule in 2022 that restored the pre-2019 standard, limiting public-charge consideration to cash benefits for income maintenance and long-term care, and excluding most non-cash programs.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Preliminary information indicates the flight was not delayed, and no immediate maintenance work was performed before takeoff, officials said.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Through legal work, the conservancy slowed down that process.—
Pam LeBlanc,
Outside,
27 Oct. 2025
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Now the wetlands, woods, wildflower meadows and river views, which are managed and protected by River Fields conservancy, are open for the public to enjoy from dawn to dusk.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Preservation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preservation. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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