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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
And now the task shifted from creation to preservation or possibly restoration; to scrub off any grime that dimmed the shine.
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David Frum,
The Atlantic,
1 July 2026
The sites range from colonial-era architecture and public health landmarks to early mission churches, all of which face deterioration without sustained preservation efforts, according to the organization.
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Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
30 June 2026
The start of condo construction was slowed by lawsuits from the county and the preservation group Dade Heritage Trust.
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Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
The National Trust for Historic Preservation filed a lawsuit in December aimed at blocking construction, asserting that ongoing construction is unlawful and must go through preservation reviews and seek approval from Congress.
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Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
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David Frum,
The Atlantic,
1 July 2026
The sites range from colonial-era architecture and public health landmarks to early mission churches, all of which face deterioration without sustained preservation efforts, according to the organization.
—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
30 June 2026
The start of condo construction was slowed by lawsuits from the county and the preservation group Dade Heritage Trust.
—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
The National Trust for Historic Preservation filed a lawsuit in December aimed at blocking construction, asserting that ongoing construction is unlawful and must go through preservation reviews and seek approval from Congress.
—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preservation
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There are solutions for age verification that are both accurate and privacy preserving.
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Students in the program completed hands-on training and academic coursework while serving the remainder of their sentences as a hand crew member at a conservation camp.
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The conservation team will secure unstable paint before cleaning the works with fiber lasers.
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As cars become more tech-centric, the future of auto maintenance and repairs could be remote.
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With a little maintenance, your garden can be on full display again.
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There have been eight such incidents in the last 13 months, according to the conservancy, including one in January where a horse ran into traffic and struck several cars.
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Also Ol Seki is located on a conservancy not a national park.
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“Preservation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preservation. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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