restoration
noun
res·to·ra·tion
ˌre-stə-ˈrā-shən 
1
a
: a bringing back to a former position or condition : reinstatement
the restoration of peace
b
c
: a restoring to an unimpaired or improved condition
the restoration of a painting
d
: the replacing of missing teeth or crowns
2
: something that is restored
especially
: a representation or reconstruction of the original form (as of a fossil or a building)
3
Restoration
a
: the reestablishing of the monarchy in England in 1660 under Charles II
b
: the period in English history usually held to coincide with the reign of Charles II but sometimes to extend through the reign of James II
Examples of restoration in a Sentence
The building is undergoing restoration.
the restoration of peace after war
the restoration of law and order by the police
The town called for a restoration of the law.
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Following the Qianlong Garden, museum officials said Yangxindian (Hall of Mental Cultivation), the residence and administrative office for Qing emperors, is also expected to reopen this year after completing restoration work that started in 2018.
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Fred He, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
The state has also advanced in large-scale restoration through innovative mechanisms such as restoration concessions, while intensifying actions to combat deforestation and forest fires.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Major restorations followed in 1983–1984, when the interior was restored with historical decorations and plumbing and electrical systems were upgraded, and again in 2002 under former Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who updated both the interior and exterior while improving public accessibility.
—Nandika Chatterjee, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
Opened in 2021 after an eight-year restoration, it is owned by Jô Alves and Fernanda Stefani, whose company 100% Amazonia exports ingredients responsibly sourced from local farmers.
—Michael Snyder, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
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Fred He, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
The state has also advanced in large-scale restoration through innovative mechanisms such as restoration concessions, while intensifying actions to combat deforestation and forest fires.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Major restorations followed in 1983–1984, when the interior was restored with historical decorations and plumbing and electrical systems were upgraded, and again in 2002 under former Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who updated both the interior and exterior while improving public accessibility.
—Nandika Chatterjee, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
Opened in 2021 after an eight-year restoration, it is owned by Jô Alves and Fernanda Stefani, whose company 100% Amazonia exports ingredients responsibly sourced from local farmers.
—Michael Snyder, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for restoration
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“Restoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/restoration. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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restoration
noun
res·to·ra·tion
ˌres-tə-ˈrā-shən
1
: an act of restoring or the condition of being restored
2
: something (as a building) that has been restored
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restoration
noun
res·to·ra·tion
ˌres-tə-ˈrā-shən
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