PRESERVATIONIST Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

preservationist

noun

Definition of preservationist

as in conservator

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Recent Examples of preservationist Throughout her career, Totó remained both a preservationist and an innovator. — Preezy Brown, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026 Historic preservationists are attempting to defeat the ballroom in court. — Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026 Kyle Thomas, the rock preservationist known as King Tuff, would call it the same. — Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Pitchfork, 15 Apr. 2026 Discussions at that time involved Dana Crawford, the developer and preservationist known for her involvement in Denver’s Larimer Square and Union Station. — Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for preservationist

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Some of the most striking features at Château de Cîteaux are the paintings and frescoes painstakingly restored by conservator Alice Gardien in the hotel’s restaurant.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2026
Another offering in the shop alludes to the fact that Leonardo’s painting was extensively restored by esteemed conservator Diane Modestini after being bought from an estate sale for a song by dealers Alexander Parrish and Robert Simon.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 29 July 2026

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