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

Proceeds will benefit the organization’s mission of restoration, preservation and education in Howard County, and particularly in the historic district of Ellicott City. — Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 19 Aug. 2026

Higgins Quasebarth & Partners will consult on the overall historic preservation, while Schaum Architects will oversee the architectural design and TyLin will lead the structural integrity of the Artillery Sheds. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Urgent Matter reports that the dispute concerns a preservation easement on the nineteen-story building, Frank Lloyd Wright‘s only skyscraper, completed in 1956, and located forty-five miles north of Tulsa. — News Desk, Artforum, 19 Aug. 2026

There is one full-term opening each on the parks and recreation, heritage preservation and traffic safety commissions. — Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026