1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of preservation
Understanding the Amazon and the needs of its people is essential to ensuring effective preservation—to the benefit of the entire world.
—
Tarciana Medeiros, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
But no matter the understanding of offenses or talent preservation, a freshman’s ability to play all comes down to talent, and Brown and Wilson ooze ability.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2025
The report pointed to a series of what the department considered to be successes — most notably the preservation of thousands of lives.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
Like many Mediterranean destinations, Nueva Tabarca is attempting to find the right balance between preservation and tourism.
—Miquel Ros, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for preservation
Tarciana Medeiros, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
But no matter the understanding of offenses or talent preservation, a freshman’s ability to play all comes down to talent, and Brown and Wilson ooze ability.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2025
The report pointed to a series of what the department considered to be successes — most notably the preservation of thousands of lives.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
Like many Mediterranean destinations, Nueva Tabarca is attempting to find the right balance between preservation and tourism.
—Miquel Ros, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for preservation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preservation
Noun
-
There are solutions for age verification that are both accurate and privacy preserving.—
Annie Chestnut Tutor,
Boston Herald,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
Mission aims to enhance oceanographic data collection The mission aims to enhance oceanographic data collection and analysis and support marine research and conservation efforts.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
-
It was listed as threatened under both state and federal law, highlighting its ongoing conservation needs.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
This capability could be invaluable for aerospace maintenance and other precision tasks.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
-
Civilians working in cybersecurity, medical care, weapons systems maintenance, intelligence, and logistics are still working and are not included in Trump’s order to pay active-duty personnel.—
Terry Moseley,
USA Today,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
The conservancy's chief development and communications officer, Cassie Brenske, said ice skating is a future possibility at the water garden, but it can’t be guaranteed yet.—
Duante Beddingfield,
Freep.com,
2 Oct. 2025
-
Central Park, after sliding into dereliction through the 1970s, now tends to itself, thanks to a private conservancy, wealthy neighbors, and its superstar status.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
9 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Preservation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preservation. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share