Synonyms of preserved

preserved 1 of 2

adjective

as in untouched

Related Words

• untouched
• uncontaminated
• pristine
• unspoiled
• untainted
• unpolluted
• fresh
• undefiled
• sweet
• good
• undecomposed

Dissimilar Words

• decayed
• decomposed
• spoiled
• corrupted
• rotten
• bad
• putrid
• fermented
• off
• turned
• sour
• contaminated
• rancid
• rank
• addled
• putrefied
• polluted
• tainted
• soured
• impure
• curdled
• sourish
• defiled
• fouled

preserved

2 of 2

verb

past tense of preserve

as in conserved

to keep in good condition

vigilantly preserving the ancient statue for future generations to enjoy

Synonyms & Similar Words

• conserved
• maintained
• saved
• protected
• restored
• defended
• safeguarded
• guarded
• rebuilt
• sustained
• kept up
• managed
• serviced
• supported
• reconstructed
• rehabilitated
• shielded
• cured
• remedied
• husbanded
• healed
• screened
• patched
• fixed
• cared (for)
• rejuvenated
• mended

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignored
• neglected
• destroyed
• disregarded
• damaged
• hurt
• impaired
• injured
• broke
• ruined
• harmed
• wrecked

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of preserved

Adjective

The preserved Plum Orchard, a 30-room, 22,000-square-foot mansion originally occupied by Andrew Carnegie’s nephew, circa 1898. — Jennifer Peebles, AJC.com, 7 July 2026

Years later, advances in DNA testing allowed investigators to analyze preserved evidence that had not been testable during the original proceedings, leading military prosecutors to pursue the case and ultimately secure a conviction. — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 6 June 2026

The preserved documents—often far more personal and revealing than the average newspaper obituary—speak to this era’s contributions to Ypsilanti, extolling leadership roles in local philanthropic and religious organizations. — April White, JSTOR Daily, 29 Apr. 2026

Allen Street is Tombstone's main street and is filled with unique vendors and preserved architecture. — Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 19 Jan. 2026

Regardless, this is an exceedingly genteel way to end a show that previously had shown us not one, not two, but three shots of removed and preserved vulvas. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2025

The expansion adds 14 new galleries, a children’s art and education studio, and new public spaces for events and programs, encompassing 17,000 square feet of interior space and four additional acres of preserved greenspace. — Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025

Some versions add preserved lemon, anchovies, capers or tomatoes. — Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025

Verb

The bridal shop sent the dress out of state to be preserved by Memories Gown Preservation, a Houston dry cleaning business that has since closed. — Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026

Evidence from Smith's 1974 investigation had been preserved for more than five decades, allowing investigators to revisit the case as forensic technology advanced. — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026

Flagg had 12 of his points in the fourth, and his block of a 3-point try by Andrew Wiggins with 31 seconds left preserved a two-point Mavs lead. — CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026

Probably the most famous are the Latin and Middle High German poems preserved in the Carmina Burana, which are the work of goliards—wandering clerics and university students. — Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2026

The aqueduct, the discovery of which was made public on Sunday, will be preserved as a promenade/archaeological park at the entrance to the future neighborhood by the IAA and Israel Land Authority. — Michele Chabin, Sun Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2026

What remains is a disjointed Historic Route 66, preserved by its local communities and celebrated for its connection to an earlier time. — Olivier Laurent, Washington Post, 24 Oct. 2026

The project preserved architectural details and the 16-story building’s historic character while adding modern flourishes, new amenities for residents and a rooftop cocktail bar. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026

The conservancy has preserved 100,000 acres in the region since forming in 1974. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2026