Synonyms of preservation

preservation

noun

ˌpre-zər-ˈvā-shən 

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• preserving
• maintenance
• conservation
• keep
• upkeep
• conserving
• conservancy
• support
• sustentation
• care and feeding
• sustaining
• protection
• defense
• custody
• safeguarding
• guardianship
• safekeeping
• guarding
• care

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• neglect
• negligence
• disregard
• ignoring
• destruction
• injury
• damage
• harm
• demolition
• inattention
• ruin
• dereliction
• hurt
• ruination

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• conservation
• conservancy
• maintenance
• protection
• defense
• salvation
• care
• saving
• management
• sustentation
• upkeep
• safeguarding
• economy
• safekeeping
• guarding
• guardianship
• keeping
• husbandry

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• waste
• destruction
• neglect
• ignoring
• injury
• ruin
• damage
• squandering
• harm
• dereliction
• hurt

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of preservation

The agency has $5 million for tribal cultural resource preservation, and plans to launch a tribal advisory committee. — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026

Those materials will be transferred and maintained at the agency's Johnson Space Center in Houston for analysis and long-term preservation. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 19 Oct. 2026

Expect tapering protocols, post-cycle therapy and fertility-preservation drugs to move from bodybuilding forums into mainstream primary care over the next 12 to 24 months. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026

Turning to the company’s film preservation efforts and the use of digital technology, Sophie Seydoux stressed the importance of maintaining film on film. — Ed Meza, Variety, 17 Oct. 2026