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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
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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
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Recent Examples of preservation
Over the years Della Valle has supported several cultural preservation efforts, including the restoration of the Colosseum in Rome.
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Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 25 July 2025
Thurston was vocal about undergoing IVF before beginning treatment as part of her fertility preservation plan.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 25 July 2025
When other bidders were jockeying with Skydance, some of them – notably Sony Pictures in partnership with private equity giant Apollo Global – were viewed as worse options in terms of job preservation.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 24 July 2025
Historic preservation advocates, including Preservation Sacramento and the Sacramento Historical Society, supported the designation.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2025
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Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 25 July 2025
Thurston was vocal about undergoing IVF before beginning treatment as part of her fertility preservation plan.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 25 July 2025
When other bidders were jockeying with Skydance, some of them – notably Sony Pictures in partnership with private equity giant Apollo Global – were viewed as worse options in terms of job preservation.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 24 July 2025
Historic preservation advocates, including Preservation Sacramento and the Sacramento Historical Society, supported the designation.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preservation
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Ducks Unlimited’s goal is simple, says director of conservation innovation Scott Manley: Keep rice farmers farming rice.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Aug. 2025
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Because of this ecological value, the region has become a bank of conservation lands meant to mitigate the environmental impact caused by other development projects around the state.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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One option is to purchase a battery maintainer/maintenance charger to keep the battery sufficiently charged when your car isn't in use.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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Some inmates held in the wing's second floor who spoke with IndyStar described suffering health complications, such as feeling sick and struggling to breathe as maintenance continues.—
Matthew Cupelli,
IndyStar,
16 Aug. 2025
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The three new chairs this year, each costing $7,000, were funded by donors through the conservancy.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
17 July 2025
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At Ol Pejeta, a private conservancy in Kenya where lions and cheetah roam, the Ugandan Ankole cows look a little out of place.—
Mary Holland,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Dec. 2024
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“Preservation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preservation. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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