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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But the integrity of the meteorites was still incredibly well-preserved for scientific investigation. Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 15 July 2026 Gus's skull is well-preserved, with 82% of its bones represented, Sotheby's said. Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 14 July 2026 The other gold ring is similarly well-preserved, but does not have any pattern. Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2026 Despite centuries of stone removal and reuse following the Roman period, parts of the structure remain exceptionally well-preserved. Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 20 June 2026 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 25 Jul. 2026.

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