PRESERVATIONIST Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

preservationist

noun

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Recent Examples of preservationist Commissioned in 2000 by director/producer and prolific architectural preservationist Michael LaFetra, the midcentury gem was completed posthumously in 2012 by architect James Tyler, closely in keeping with Koenig’s original blueprints and plans. —

Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026 In 1958, Maige sold it to David Charles Woollet, who also owned the Alamo Hotel and was a historic preservationist. —

Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026 Even Cassie Blake, the film preservationist at the Academy Film Archive who oversaw the restoration, was surprised by the film’s elegance and beauty. —

Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 27 Feb. 2026 The preservation was overseen by multi-disciplinary artist and preservationist Bill Brand. —

Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for preservationist

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conservator

Noun

Shortly after her father, Jamie Spears, was removed as conservator of her estate, the pop star thanked her fans and acknowledged the #FreeBritney movement that drew attention to her wellbeing.

— Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2026
The restoration process took several months, according to Tara Hills, a textile conservator with The Conservation Center of Chicago, who restored the dress along with conservator Frank Connet.

— Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026