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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
Washington represents the nation’s birth, Jefferson its westward expansion, Roosevelt its economic growth and Lincoln the preservation of the union during the Civil War.
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Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
Proceeds support the year-round historic preservation and education programs at the museum.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
The project began as a simple sound-and-light upgrade last August but became a massive historic preservation effort after workers discovered 1950s-era murals depicting the history of flight, from Leonardo Da Vinci’s Renaissance glider to Clipper planes flown by Pan Am.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Their suit seeks to have the White House and board members comply with existing historic preservation laws, and to secure Congressional approval before moving ahead with the renovation plans.
—Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR, 26 Mar. 2026
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Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
Proceeds support the year-round historic preservation and education programs at the museum.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
The project began as a simple sound-and-light upgrade last August but became a massive historic preservation effort after workers discovered 1950s-era murals depicting the history of flight, from Leonardo Da Vinci’s Renaissance glider to Clipper planes flown by Pan Am.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Their suit seeks to have the White House and board members comply with existing historic preservation laws, and to secure Congressional approval before moving ahead with the renovation plans.
—Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR, 26 Mar. 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.—
Annie Chestnut Tutor,
Boston Herald,
18 Aug. 2025
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Participants on Wednesday said the work group’s focus is wide-ranging, with more than 15 studies underway on groundwater recharging, converting groundwater supplies to surface water, and other efforts around water quantity, quality and conservation.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
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Eco effort The resort recently partnered with WiseOceans, a global marine conservation and education company, to implement marine conservation programming and further the property’s ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable tourism.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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The service allows airlines to stream entertainment to passengers’ devices instead of installing heavier in-flight entertainment systems, reducing maintenance and fuel costs.—
Sydney Goh,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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The special tax zone, which is exlusive to the property, will exact a property tax on future homeowners and buisnesses to fund the creation and maintenance of future roads, sewers and water utilities across the development.—
Samuel O’Neal
March 30,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
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Porter County uses the census data to determine if municipalities or conservancy districts require expansion of wastewater treatment plants, Breitzke said.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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The conservancy’s land was directly across the only two roads into the area, meaning the agency could hinder garbage trucks from using the roads.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Preservation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preservation. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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