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Others disagree with White House position on demolition Some historic preservationist and past members of the National Capital Commission argue the ballroom designs should have been submitted for review before the tear down began.
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Joey Garrison, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
The stylish Keaton — known for her trousers, turtlenecks, boots, big belts and bigger hats — also was a committed preservationist whose writing and photography led to memoirs and photo books about California architecture.
—Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 11 Oct. 2025
Historic status won’t protect it Neighborhood and preservationist groups have, for years, attempted to save the Jeserich Building and other buildings on that corner, including the limestone Ward building, built in 1905, from demolition by developers.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2025
This year, the fair is honoring Helen Storrow, the philanthropist and preservationist who helped shape its home cooking programs and championed simple, farm-to-table recipes.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025
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Joey Garrison, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
The stylish Keaton — known for her trousers, turtlenecks, boots, big belts and bigger hats — also was a committed preservationist whose writing and photography led to memoirs and photo books about California architecture.
—Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 11 Oct. 2025
Historic status won’t protect it Neighborhood and preservationist groups have, for years, attempted to save the Jeserich Building and other buildings on that corner, including the limestone Ward building, built in 1905, from demolition by developers.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2025
This year, the fair is honoring Helen Storrow, the philanthropist and preservationist who helped shape its home cooking programs and championed simple, farm-to-table recipes.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preservationist
conservator
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That triggered a Texas law allowing Morath to replace the school board and superintendent and name a conservator to oversee the takeover process.—
Samuel O’Neal
January 22,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Jan. 2026
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Kim is a former superintendent with prior conservator experience and will oversee operations and report progress to the state.—
Erin Jones,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Preservationist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preservationist. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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