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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
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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
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Recent Examples of preservation
The measure governs the records of the president, vice president and certain parts of the Executive Office of the President, like the National Security Council, and sets out requirements for the maintenance, access and preservation of information during and after a presidency.
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Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
But a number of architects and preservation groups provided their opinions of the 90,000 square foot project, generally characterizing it as way out of scale with the Executive Residence, the main part of the White House, while throwing off the symmetry of the grounds.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
The ancient Egyptians are famous for their mummification process and their preservation of the dead.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Until recently, the most invasive preservation work happened between 2001 and 2002, when the living room cantilevers were strengthened (the result of a problem that had seemingly been building for decades).
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
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Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
But a number of architects and preservation groups provided their opinions of the 90,000 square foot project, generally characterizing it as way out of scale with the Executive Residence, the main part of the White House, while throwing off the symmetry of the grounds.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
The ancient Egyptians are famous for their mummification process and their preservation of the dead.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Until recently, the most invasive preservation work happened between 2001 and 2002, when the living room cantilevers were strengthened (the result of a problem that had seemingly been building for decades).
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preservation
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There are solutions for age verification that are both accurate and privacy preserving.—
Annie Chestnut Tutor,
Boston Herald,
18 Aug. 2025
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Participants on Wednesday said the work group’s focus is wide-ranging, with more than 15 studies underway on groundwater recharging, converting groundwater supplies to surface water, and other efforts around water quantity, quality and conservation.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
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Eco effort The resort recently partnered with WiseOceans, a global marine conservation and education company, to implement marine conservation programming and further the property’s ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable tourism.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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The service allows airlines to stream entertainment to passengers’ devices instead of installing heavier in-flight entertainment systems, reducing maintenance and fuel costs.—
Sydney Goh,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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The special tax zone, which is exlusive to the property, will exact a property tax on future homeowners and buisnesses to fund the creation and maintenance of future roads, sewers and water utilities across the development.—
Samuel O’Neal
March 30,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
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Porter County uses the census data to determine if municipalities or conservancy districts require expansion of wastewater treatment plants, Breitzke said.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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The conservancy’s land was directly across the only two roads into the area, meaning the agency could hinder garbage trucks from using the roads.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Preservation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preservation. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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