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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They are expected to become wiser but not louder, visible but not vain, accomplished but not demanding, and well-preserved but not provocative. Debbie Millman, Time, 25 July 2026 From there, head to Ho Chi Minh City and Hoi An, pairing Vietnam’s largest city with one of its most charming and well-preserved historic towns. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for well-preserved

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