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to keep in good condition
vigilantly preserving the ancient statue for future generations to enjoy
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Recent Examples of preserved
Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 19 Jan. 2026
The procedures would involve mixing the genetic material of an extinct species, likely found in preserved DNA from fossils, with the genetic material of a close living relative of the extinct species.
—JSTOR Daily, 13 Nov. 2025
Regardless, this is an exceedingly genteel way to end a show that previously had shown us not one, not two, but three shots of removed and preserved vulvas.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2025
The expansion adds 14 new galleries, a children’s art and education studio, and new public spaces for events and programs, encompassing 17,000 square feet of interior space and four additional acres of preserved greenspace.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Some versions add preserved lemon, anchovies, capers or tomatoes.
—Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
For instance, the dimensions of the rock nodule in which it is preserved are consistent with those of an egg.
—Kate Wong, Scientific American, 15 Apr. 2026
Megan also preserved most of the wood flooring as well as the abundant cypress wainscot panels and millwork, hiring local craftspeople to refurbish them.
—Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
Historian Janice White Sikes Rogers was a foundational figure in Atlanta, helping shape how Black history is preserved, understood and passed on.
—Adrianne Murchison, AJC.com, 15 Apr. 2026
His boyhood home on Pepper Street has been preserved by the Pasadena Historical Society.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
After the British deemed the original fort too hard to defend and moved to Mackinac Island in 1779–1781, local leaders ultimately preserved the shoreline as a park, which became Michigan’s second state park in 1909 and the focus of ongoing reconstruction work begun in 1959.
—Andy Morrison, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Antique furnishings, exposed structural elements, and preserved details like framed fragments of original wallpaper create a feeling of authentic history rather than staged design.
—Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Scatter the olives and preserved lemon rind over and around the chicken.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Allen Street is Tombstone's main street and is filled with unique vendors and preserved architecture.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 19 Jan. 2026
The procedures would involve mixing the genetic material of an extinct species, likely found in preserved DNA from fossils, with the genetic material of a close living relative of the extinct species.
—JSTOR Daily, 13 Nov. 2025
Regardless, this is an exceedingly genteel way to end a show that previously had shown us not one, not two, but three shots of removed and preserved vulvas.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2025
The expansion adds 14 new galleries, a children’s art and education studio, and new public spaces for events and programs, encompassing 17,000 square feet of interior space and four additional acres of preserved greenspace.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Some versions add preserved lemon, anchovies, capers or tomatoes.
—Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
Verb
And from such circumstances came an extraordinary commitment of community spirit that has preserved their memory for over 80 years.
—Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
For instance, the dimensions of the rock nodule in which it is preserved are consistent with those of an egg.
—Kate Wong, Scientific American, 15 Apr. 2026
Megan also preserved most of the wood flooring as well as the abundant cypress wainscot panels and millwork, hiring local craftspeople to refurbish them.
—Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
Historian Janice White Sikes Rogers was a foundational figure in Atlanta, helping shape how Black history is preserved, understood and passed on.
—Adrianne Murchison, AJC.com, 15 Apr. 2026
His boyhood home on Pepper Street has been preserved by the Pasadena Historical Society.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
After the British deemed the original fort too hard to defend and moved to Mackinac Island in 1779–1781, local leaders ultimately preserved the shoreline as a park, which became Michigan’s second state park in 1909 and the focus of ongoing reconstruction work begun in 1959.
—Andy Morrison, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Antique furnishings, exposed structural elements, and preserved details like framed fragments of original wallpaper create a feeling of authentic history rather than staged design.
—Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Scatter the olives and preserved lemon rind over and around the chicken.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preserved
Adjective
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Three rotisserie chickens remained untouched, sitting charred, still atop their stainless-steel platters in the center of the ring.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
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Blissfully bare, the beaches on Anegada's north shore harken back to the Caribbean of old, with untouched white sands and azure waves.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Some myosin classes, such as I and II, are widely conserved across many organisms, whereas others are more specialized and restricted to particular lineages—for example, certain classes are found mainly in animals and others in plants.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
3 Apr. 2026
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At the end of the day, all the partners in the project share a desire to see the state's natural spaces conserved and made available for recreation by Arkansans and visitors, Andrews said.—
Grant Lancaster,
Arkansas Online,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Because the urine passes through an uncontaminated system, the collected data is relatively precise and reliable.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
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Always use pure, uncontaminated wood ash and test your soil pH before adding.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Though Crochet and Cora both maintained that the blowup wasn’t due to any injury, the performance and the reduced velocity on his pitches are concerning.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
17 Apr. 2026
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The company's stock dropped roughly 10% in extended trading after the streamer maintained full-year guidance despite a first-quarter revenue beat and the termination of the WBD deal.—
Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Newsom, no longer a candidate for public office in California, and perhaps speaking to a national audience, even threw some shade on an agency that’s widely viewed as having kept much of the state’s 840-mile coastline comparatively pristine for the past 50 years.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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My personal highlight was the day spent cruising Glacier Bay National Park, where the pristine land and seascapes look like a frosty wonderland.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2026
Verb
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So far, the Oakland Zoo has saved 33 mountain lions, part of a broader shift among accredited zoos toward rescue and rehabilitation over traditional exhibitions.—
Itay Hod,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Zar took issue with those findings, saying access to water often made the difference for homes that were saved and those that were lost.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Sensationally straddling the unspoiled valleys of the Indian Himalayan foothills, Prana also works as a stand-alone or unique private rental for small groups.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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With around 500 full-time residents, unspoiled shores, and no high-rises in sight, peace is easy to come by.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The draft pick was top-10 protected in 2026, and with the Panthers owning the eighth-worst record in the NHL this season, the worst that pick can be after the draft lottery is 10th, as a maximum of two teams can potentially move up past the Panthers in that lottery.—
Steve Svekis,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Apr. 2026
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The defendants are seeking to dismiss his suit, arguing in court filings that they are protected by prosecutorial immunity and that Baldwin has failed to state a claim.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Preserved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preserved. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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