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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
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
Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 1 May 2026
The Burgess Shale is one of a small handful of Cambrian deposits that reach the level of Lagerstätten, a German term used to describe incredibly diverse and exceptionally preserved fossil sites.
—Marlowe Starling, Quanta Magazine, 1 May 2026
For savers, the Fed's ongoing rate pause has effectively preserved an unusually favorable rate environment, one where yields on certificates of deposit (CDs), high-yield savings accounts and money market accounts remain well above the long-term historical average.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 May 2026
With 40 original artifacts from the National Archives' collection, the exhibition traces what everyday life was like for British colonists, the roots of the colonists' rebellion and how the most important documents in our history are preserved and protected.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Completed in the late 1950s for Earl and Betty Clemmons, the home’s original plans and drawings are preserved at the Getty Research Institute due to their significant departure from Kappe’s typical style.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026
Patients are counting on lawmakers to maintain oversight, promote stability, and work collaboratively to ensure access to vaccines — and the freedom to make informed choices — is preserved.
—Michael C. Burgess, STAT, 30 Apr. 2026
The original stone fireplace, as well as the original breezeblocks, teak wood, and tongue-in-groove ceiling have been preserved.
—Kristine Hansen, Architectural Digest, 30 Apr. 2026
Zeferjahn preserved the tie, but Pomeranz lost in the 10th.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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
Many of the foundations—which act as the legal holding sites of collections preserved after an artists’ death—have reached such heights as the values of the works have swelled.
—Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 1 May 2026
The Burgess Shale is one of a small handful of Cambrian deposits that reach the level of Lagerstätten, a German term used to describe incredibly diverse and exceptionally preserved fossil sites.
—Marlowe Starling, Quanta Magazine, 1 May 2026
For savers, the Fed's ongoing rate pause has effectively preserved an unusually favorable rate environment, one where yields on certificates of deposit (CDs), high-yield savings accounts and money market accounts remain well above the long-term historical average.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 May 2026
With 40 original artifacts from the National Archives' collection, the exhibition traces what everyday life was like for British colonists, the roots of the colonists' rebellion and how the most important documents in our history are preserved and protected.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Completed in the late 1950s for Earl and Betty Clemmons, the home’s original plans and drawings are preserved at the Getty Research Institute due to their significant departure from Kappe’s typical style.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026
Patients are counting on lawmakers to maintain oversight, promote stability, and work collaboratively to ensure access to vaccines — and the freedom to make informed choices — is preserved.
—Michael C. Burgess, STAT, 30 Apr. 2026
The original stone fireplace, as well as the original breezeblocks, teak wood, and tongue-in-groove ceiling have been preserved.
—Kristine Hansen, Architectural Digest, 30 Apr. 2026
Zeferjahn preserved the tie, but Pomeranz lost in the 10th.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preserved
Adjective
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The remaining land will be kept largely untouched in order to maintain its rural aesthetic and fit into the scope of the surrounding area, according to the developers.—
Sofi Zeman
May 2,
Kansas City Star,
2 May 2026
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Some works don’t need to be reimagined to remain relevant, and their singularity should be reason enough alone for the people most inspired by them to leave them untouched.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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As part of conservation efforts in the 1980s and 90s, more than 800 otters were released in Missouri and waterways were conserved.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
21 Apr. 2026
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Some myosin classes, such as I and II, are widely conserved across many organisms, whereas others are more specialized and restricted to particular lineages—for example, certain classes are found mainly in animals and others in plants.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Because the urine passes through an uncontaminated system, the collected data is relatively precise and reliable.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
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Always use pure, uncontaminated wood ash and test your soil pH before adding.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Chatty maintained that the city should prioritize internal audits over new taxes.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
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Well defined and placed, they are well maintained.—
Stephen Hudak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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The Wells Hotel in Cashiers sits on five pristine acres and boasts its own brewery.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
3 May 2026
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Known for its pristine beaches and stargazing opportunities, the park is a perfect place to camp right on the water, though dogs are not allowed on the beaches or in cabins.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
Verb
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Trump, in remarks to reporters after the dinner, said the suspect shot one Secret Service agent at close range and that the agent was saved by a bulletproof vest.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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These rules also apply to child influencers, whose income must be saved the same way.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Spanning 424 acres, the park offers a mix of lush natural landscapes and unspoiled shoreline to explore.—
Abby Price,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
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This unspoiled paradise is another favorite for nudists, though the fully clothed are welcome as well.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That also means that any data those apps collect isn’t stored or protected to the same standards as actual medical records or patient files.—
Alan Henry,
PC Magazine,
1 May 2026
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Boyd and his wife founded the nonprofit Kingdom Home after a 2018 trip to Uganda in an effort to ensure Ugandan children are protected from exploitation by providing shelter, proper nutrition, career training, music lessons and medical care.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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“Preserved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preserved. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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