as in conserved
to keep in good condition
vigilantly preserving the ancient statue for future generations to enjoy
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Recent Examples of preserved
Amber Dowling, IndieWire, 9 Apr. 2025
Yet Flores would like to see our historic places — which are in fact the city’s Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing (NOAH) — not preserved.
—Bruce D Coons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
Per the Ford family’s request, the property’s most storied elements were preserved, such as the lobby’s checkerboard Italian marble flooring, selected by Ford himself, and the original green marble fireplace.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 9 Apr. 2025
Her literary legacy, preserved in archives at Columbia University, offers glimpses into her mind but no definitive answers to her fate.
—Patti Callahan Henry, People.com, 16 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Some sets were constructed in Toronto, disassembled and shipped out and have now been preserved for a potential second season.
—Amber Dowling, IndieWire, 9 Apr. 2025
Yet Flores would like to see our historic places — which are in fact the city’s Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing (NOAH) — not preserved.
—Bruce D Coons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
Per the Ford family’s request, the property’s most storied elements were preserved, such as the lobby’s checkerboard Italian marble flooring, selected by Ford himself, and the original green marble fireplace.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 9 Apr. 2025
Her literary legacy, preserved in archives at Columbia University, offers glimpses into her mind but no definitive answers to her fate.
—Patti Callahan Henry, People.com, 16 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preserved
Adjective
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Many lawsuits against the Trump administration accuse the government of violating the Administrative Procedure Act, and thus could be left untouched by the Supreme Court’s ruling.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Investigators said there was no confrontation or exchange between the men, and Riley’s wallet and phone were untouched.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2025
Verb
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The Ferrari driver maintained the lead on the opening lap and steadily built a gap, trying to break the DRS window to the Red Bull driver on his tail.—
Luke Smith,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
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Hamilton maintained his lead throughout the 19-lap sprint race and defended the position from Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen, who lost the second spot to Piastri after his front tires began to wear out significantly.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Your Sterile Drugs, Like Eye Drops, Could Become Dangerous Or Deadly The FDA helps ensure that sterile drugs are actually sterile — non-toxic and uncontaminated.—
Brian Castrucci,
Forbes.com,
5 May 2025
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The wealthy were generally able to afford higher quality, authentic, uncontaminated products.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Measuring in at more than 600 square kilometers, this pristine preserve is brimming with greater rheas as well as iconic mammals like the guanaco and puma, all while southern right whales can be spotted from the safety of shore from July to November.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Thankfully, the bill no longer includes Sen. Mike Lee's provision to sell off millions of acres of pristine federal land in the West to developers after an outcry from (actual) conservative voters.—
Carlo Versano,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
Verb
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For creators who haven't yet protected their intellectual property, trademark registration should be a priority for early 2025.—
Ian Shepherd,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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This threat means than an entire attack force can be protected with a few missiles.—
David Hambling,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The secluded cabin offers true rustic charm in one of the country’s most unspoiled locations.—
Emma Reynolds,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Paradise Falls – Tuckasegee, NC Why go: Remote and unspoiled, this hidden gem offers a sandy-bottom pool beneath a 70-foot waterfall.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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There is a new young star to put on billboards around the team and throw into commercials, one who, unlike Davis, is untainted by a trade that will live in infamy. Harrison, pilloried in the aftermath of the Dončić trade, somehow got some salvation, though not forgiveness.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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Our Lady was chaste, willingly, willfully passive, untainted by the grottiness of ordinary life.—
Lamorna Ash,
The Dial,
6 May 2025
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“Preserved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preserved. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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