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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
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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
Bowen said what should be preserved are the crews’ experiences from the 74 expeditions to date, and those still to come.
—ArsTechnica, 22 May 2026
The centerpiece, a major Airbus deal, was cut back as Beijing preserved leverage in parallel negotiations with Washington.
—Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Operational secrecy was preserved with steely discipline, and Israel was utterly deceived and taken by surprise.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026
In 2017, detectives used DNA samples preserved from Walls' body and the area in which she was found to create an image of a person of interest, according to The Virginian-Pilot.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026
The album’s name, Arirang, pays tribute to a treasured Korean folk ballad of the same name, which was famously the country’s first song, sung by Korean men, ever recorded (it was preserved for posterity by American ethnologist Alice Fletcher in 1896).
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2026
Āyandigān lasted a mere three more months after that tumultuous May day, but its fragile newsprint was preserved.
—April White, JSTOR Daily, 20 May 2026
Like Kyoto, Kanazawa has several geisha districts where the performers still live and work, and the traditional townscape has been carefully preserved; the most famous is Higashi Chaya.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
Adjective
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
The most significant transformation came in 2021, when Spanish design firm Lázaro Rosa‑Violán oversaw a renovation that preserved the landmark’s architectural soul and gave it a cleaner, more contemporary edge, with warmer lighting and a refined arrival experience.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
Bowen said what should be preserved are the crews’ experiences from the 74 expeditions to date, and those still to come.
—ArsTechnica, 22 May 2026
The centerpiece, a major Airbus deal, was cut back as Beijing preserved leverage in parallel negotiations with Washington.
—Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Operational secrecy was preserved with steely discipline, and Israel was utterly deceived and taken by surprise.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026
In 2017, detectives used DNA samples preserved from Walls' body and the area in which she was found to create an image of a person of interest, according to The Virginian-Pilot.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026
The album’s name, Arirang, pays tribute to a treasured Korean folk ballad of the same name, which was famously the country’s first song, sung by Korean men, ever recorded (it was preserved for posterity by American ethnologist Alice Fletcher in 1896).
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2026
Āyandigān lasted a mere three more months after that tumultuous May day, but its fragile newsprint was preserved.
—April White, JSTOR Daily, 20 May 2026
Like Kyoto, Kanazawa has several geisha districts where the performers still live and work, and the traditional townscape has been carefully preserved; the most famous is Higashi Chaya.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preserved
Adjective
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The nation’s nuclear stockpile, for instance, remains untouched, and leaders in Washington and Tehran appear no closer to an agreement that would end the war, which is now in its second month.—
Brooke Migdon,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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It was transformed from lush green to barren brown as the surge decimated almost all vegetation, leaving only the highest elevations untouched.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
Verb
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These nuclei are extremely well conserved across different species through evolution, all the way from lampreys to humans.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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The fundamental principle is that water is conserved.—
Robert Knight,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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Lin collects uncontaminated plastics which include needle and medication caps, as well as plastic containers.—
Molly McCrea,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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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
Verb
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Frost maintained that CalPERS is one of the most transparent retirement systems in the country and, as required by California law, the fund reports fees and fund performance to the public and the Legislature.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2026
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Management maintained the production forecast for 2026 at 860,000 to 940,000 gold equivalent ounces.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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That in turn, means more air pollution inserted into the otherwise pristine upper layers of Earth's atmosphere.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
18 May 2026
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The island's sole town is a lively port with shops, bars, and restaurants, while a short bridge connects it to Caprera, home to Italian hero Giuseppe Garibaldi's former residence and pristine beaches.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
Verb
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On Tuesday, Wahl said the three victims' actions likely saved 140 children, according to Al Jazeera.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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Tom Clancy’s literary all-American action hero Jack Ryan saved the world in quite a few movies − played by a bunch of A-listers – before coming to TV.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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Limbo’s production, handled by Medium—the duo of fellow Swedes Isac Hördegård and Hannes Roovers—is an unspoiled fantasy of the club.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
8 May 2026
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Spanning 424 acres, the park offers a mix of lush natural landscapes and unspoiled shoreline to explore.—
Abby Price,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Rails need to be in place so that human creativity and human input are protected, recognizing the value that humans bring to the fore.—
Prof. Mike Alleyne Ph.D,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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In its heyday, the massive 20-sided tower was protected by a ditch, curtain wall, and moat.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2026
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“Preserved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preserved. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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