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as in conserved
to keep in good condition
vigilantly preserving the ancient statue for future generations to enjoy
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Recent Examples of preserved
Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 6 June 2026
The preserved documents—often far more personal and revealing than the average newspaper obituary—speak to this era’s contributions to Ypsilanti, extolling leadership roles in local philanthropic and religious organizations.
—April White, JSTOR Daily, 29 Apr. 2026
Allen Street is Tombstone's main street and is filled with unique vendors and preserved architecture.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 19 Jan. 2026
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
R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
While the primary suit was settled with no monetary compensation for either side, Lively’s lawyers preserved their motion to pursue damages and fees related to the dismissal of Baldoni’s suit.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2026
This architecture, however imperfect, preserved a clear line of accountability.
—François Candelon, Fortune, 12 June 2026
Some items from the club have been preserved in a secret warehouse the city showed to reporters last week, and are expected to be put on display.
—Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026
This mindset is perhaps best exemplified along the craggy Cornish coastline, where hundreds of miles of public trails have been thoughtfully preserved in a light-touch way.
—Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
Correspondent Faith Salie looks into what objects – high tech and low – made the cut to be preserved for posterity; and how the capsule itself was designed to survive 250 years underground.
—David Morgan, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Indeed, this approach preserved peace in the short term by postponing difficult conversations.
—David H. Rosmarin, Time, 10 June 2026
At the time, detectives collected and preserved physical evidence but were unable to narrow down a suspect.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Adjective
Years later, advances in DNA testing allowed investigators to analyze preserved evidence that had not been testable during the original proceedings, leading military prosecutors to pursue the case and ultimately secure a conviction.
—Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 6 June 2026
The preserved documents—often far more personal and revealing than the average newspaper obituary—speak to this era’s contributions to Ypsilanti, extolling leadership roles in local philanthropic and religious organizations.
—April White, JSTOR Daily, 29 Apr. 2026
Allen Street is Tombstone's main street and is filled with unique vendors and preserved architecture.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 19 Jan. 2026
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
There, a reflecting pool mirrors the exact dimensions of the original dance floor, beneath which a portion of that floor will be preserved.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
While the primary suit was settled with no monetary compensation for either side, Lively’s lawyers preserved their motion to pursue damages and fees related to the dismissal of Baldoni’s suit.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2026
This architecture, however imperfect, preserved a clear line of accountability.
—François Candelon, Fortune, 12 June 2026
Some items from the club have been preserved in a secret warehouse the city showed to reporters last week, and are expected to be put on display.
—Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026
This mindset is perhaps best exemplified along the craggy Cornish coastline, where hundreds of miles of public trails have been thoughtfully preserved in a light-touch way.
—Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
Correspondent Faith Salie looks into what objects – high tech and low – made the cut to be preserved for posterity; and how the capsule itself was designed to survive 250 years underground.
—David Morgan, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Indeed, this approach preserved peace in the short term by postponing difficult conversations.
—David H. Rosmarin, Time, 10 June 2026
At the time, detectives collected and preserved physical evidence but were unable to narrow down a suspect.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preserved
Adjective
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Following a Jack Offerdahl interception, Behrendsen took the shotgun snap and fired a dart to Jaxson Arnold, who raced 84 yards untouched to the end zone.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
7 Dec. 2025
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The food is fantastic, of course, but what truly struck me was how untouched everything felt.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
7 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The stonework has been conserved, and historic interiors have been recreated using period-appropriate materials, textures, and colors.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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In this context, males with the longest sperm-delivering palp are most likely to succeed with insemination, and that lengthy trait appears valuable, as it's been conserved across all species to varying degrees.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Aug. 2025
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
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Demos' Restaurant maintained a popular location in downtown Nashville at 300 Commerce St.—
Liam Adams,
Nashville Tennessean,
11 Dec. 2025
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Russia–Venezuela ties Russia and Venezuela have maintained a close relationship for more than two decades, a partnership that deepened during the presidency of Hugo Chávez and continued under Nicolás Maduro.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
11 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Weeds had overrun our once pristine garden beds.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
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Certified in 2007 as the world’s first Dark Sky Park, this remote Utah monument pairs pristine skies with natural stone arches that make striking foregrounds for night photography.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Verb
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The 1961 legislation establishing the Seashore saved the land from development and gave the public a pristine example of what the popular peninsula looked like before the Pilgrims arrived in Provincetown and before the birth of the nation.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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For many years, Spielberg had planned a film adaptation of Thomas Kenneally’s 1982 historical novel, Schindler’s Ark, about a German businessman who saved hundreds of Jews from the Holocaust by keeping them working in his factories.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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With new all-inclusive hotels, such as Viva Miches by Wyndham and Zemí Miches, this destination is attracting travelers seeking high-end amenities and privacy in an unspoiled natural setting.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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The popular spot is known for its unspoiled shoreline, hiking trails, shelling, and good luck, according to Croft.—
Kristy Tolley,
Travel + Leisure,
10 June 2026
Verb
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The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, which represents about 5,000 Anheuser-Busch workers nationwide, said in a statement Thursday that under its latest contract, approved last year, employment, wages and seniority are protected in the case of brewery closures.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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Will these likenesses be protected, especially in the current era where studios and all of their content may be sold to the highest bidder?—
Daniel Arkin,
NBC news,
11 Dec. 2025
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“Preserved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preserved. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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