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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
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2026
Much of its limestone facing was preserved for use in the new 30th Street bridge.
—IndyStar, 6 Mar. 2026
Chadds Ford native Andrew Wyeth preserved the site's legacy through dozens of paintings.
—Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
At times, groups of works are organized around joined tables, on top of which are placed perishables preserved in lead, resin, or plaster.
—Li Qi, Artforum, 6 Mar. 2026
The hotel was knocked down in 2005 to make way for the Las Olas Beach Club condo, but the facade was preserved thanks to intervention by historic preservationists.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
For them, the war had simply preserved the Union and, almost as an afterthought, ended slavery.
—Literary Hub, 4 Mar. 2026
Rojas preserved it by snagging a short-hop throw from left fielder Kiké Hernández, then holding onto second base for a game-ending double play.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 4 Mar. 2026
The ranch, located in the picturesque rolling foothills along Uvas Road, will be preserved as open space, according to the organization, commonly known as POST.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 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
Carefully preserved for more than 200 years, the rare artifacts are valued at $150,000 and $80,000, respectively.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2026
Much of its limestone facing was preserved for use in the new 30th Street bridge.
—IndyStar, 6 Mar. 2026
Chadds Ford native Andrew Wyeth preserved the site's legacy through dozens of paintings.
—Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
At times, groups of works are organized around joined tables, on top of which are placed perishables preserved in lead, resin, or plaster.
—Li Qi, Artforum, 6 Mar. 2026
The hotel was knocked down in 2005 to make way for the Las Olas Beach Club condo, but the facade was preserved thanks to intervention by historic preservationists.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
For them, the war had simply preserved the Union and, almost as an afterthought, ended slavery.
—Literary Hub, 4 Mar. 2026
Rojas preserved it by snagging a short-hop throw from left fielder Kiké Hernández, then holding onto second base for a game-ending double play.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 4 Mar. 2026
The ranch, located in the picturesque rolling foothills along Uvas Road, will be preserved as open space, according to the organization, commonly known as POST.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preserved
Adjective
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Recently, Albania has been experiencing a bit of a travel boom as more people discover all its untouched glory—and its relatively affordable pricing, too.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2026
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Questions also linger about what was left untouched — the police station and homes of local officials.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The state has conserved 70 acres of coastal land in Portsmouth thanks to settlement funds from an oil spill that marred area waters more than 20 years ago.—
Alex Kuffner,
The Providence Journal,
5 Mar. 2026
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Atlanta Track Club Galloway believed walking during a run reduced the risk of injury, conserved energy and kept confidence afloat.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Always use pure, uncontaminated wood ash and test your soil pH before adding.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
4 Feb. 2026
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On select nights, follow dinner or drinks with a visit to the adjacent observatory and enjoy uncontaminated views of the galaxy.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Construction began in 1998, and humans have maintained a continuous presence on the orbiting outpost since November 2000.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
6 Mar. 2026
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Rady has also maintained an ongoing collaboration with UC San Diego.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The train passes through several pristine natural environments, including the Hudson River, the Adirondack foothills, and Lake Champlain.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Renowned paleoanthropologist Ronald Clarke identified four tiny bones in the University of the Witwatersrand’s museum collection and went on to discover Little Foot’s nearly pristine fossil in the 1990s in the Sterkfontein Caves northwest of Johannesburg, South Africa.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Like a mangrove in a hurricane, that root structure that bound them together may very well be what saved it all.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
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Her insistence also is part of what saved Malinovsky’s life.—
Helen I. Bennett,
Hartford Courant,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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With unspoiled beaches, gentle Gulf waters, and sunset skies, Sanibel channels one of Florida’s most restorative weekend escapes.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2026
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Among the Pontine Islands, Palmarola emerges as an unspoiled, scenically unique land.—
Micol Passariello,
Architectural Digest,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Thus, The Pitt had to figure out how to show its awake fiber-optic intubation without having access to real-life-patient footage, something Sachs says is either too low quality to read on TV or protected by privacy laws.—
Marah Eakin,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
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Certain positions would be protected from the cuts, Cassellius said, including classroom teachers, counselors, social workers, psychologists and nurses.—
Rory Linnane,
jsonline.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Preserved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preserved. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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