well-preserved
adjective
: kept in good condition over a long period of time
well-preserved fossils
(humorous) She just turned 60, but she's well-preserved for her age.
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From ritzy shopping in Naples and Palm Beach to wandering the historic and well-preserved streets of St. Augustine and Micanopy, each location contributes uniquely to Florida’s appeal as a tourist destination.
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Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 11 July 2024
The team even found leaves, also well-preserved, within the cave floor.
—Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 July 2024
The ax, which is well-preserved, could have been used as a general purpose device.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 20 June 2024
The weapon is surprisingly well-preserved, possibly because it was embedded in dense clay.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 June 2024
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Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 11 July 2024
The team even found leaves, also well-preserved, within the cave floor.
—Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 July 2024
The ax, which is well-preserved, could have been used as a general purpose device.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 20 June 2024
The weapon is surprisingly well-preserved, possibly because it was embedded in dense clay.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for well-preserved
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“Well-preserved.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-preserved. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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