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

Operating as a bed and breakfast in recent years, the residence has undergone an impressive preservation campaign that added geothermal heating and cooling, updates to the electrical system, and upkeep of the wood finishes. — Richard Lane, Des Moines Register, 21 Sep. 2026

One area that has not received the attention and financing needed is the preservation of nature. — Marcene Mitchell, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026

Congress, for its part, has tried to hold the line – with bipartisan support on park preservation. — Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026

Developers are eligible to receive up to 35% of the preservation construction cost, Gray said. — Charlotte Observer, 18 Sep. 2026