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to keep in good condition
vigilantly preserving the ancient statue for future generations to enjoy
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Recent Examples of preserved
Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 19 Jan. 2026
The procedures would involve mixing the genetic material of an extinct species, likely found in preserved DNA from fossils, with the genetic material of a close living relative of the extinct species.
—JSTOR Daily, 13 Nov. 2025
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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
The bar isn't called the Silver Dollar for nothing; the 65-foot bar has silver coins preserved in it from the 1920s.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Others are preserved in coordination with copyright holders or other film archives, the library says.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2026
The changes would require videos of police shootings and footage from investigations to be preserved.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
It’s intended to be diagnostic, a means of identifying potential so it can be preserved.
—Rachel Barr, Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
In 2021 a surviving 16mm print was scanned at 4K and preserved on 35mm, thanks to support from the National Film Preservation Foundation.
—David Morgan, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
The charming district is home to preserved and restored 19th-century buildings, cobblestone streets, and plank sidewalks.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2026
Founder Control Retained Control is preserved to enable learning, adaptation, and strategic choice, not merely to avoid dilution.
—Dileep Rao, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Allen Street is Tombstone's main street and is filled with unique vendors and preserved architecture.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 19 Jan. 2026
The procedures would involve mixing the genetic material of an extinct species, likely found in preserved DNA from fossils, with the genetic material of a close living relative of the extinct species.
—JSTOR Daily, 13 Nov. 2025
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 restaurant itself has been protected as a historical French monument since 1990 and the classic interiors—complete with warm mahogany wood paneling by Jean Royère—are beautifully preserved.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
The bar isn't called the Silver Dollar for nothing; the 65-foot bar has silver coins preserved in it from the 1920s.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Others are preserved in coordination with copyright holders or other film archives, the library says.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2026
The changes would require videos of police shootings and footage from investigations to be preserved.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
It’s intended to be diagnostic, a means of identifying potential so it can be preserved.
—Rachel Barr, Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
In 2021 a surviving 16mm print was scanned at 4K and preserved on 35mm, thanks to support from the National Film Preservation Foundation.
—David Morgan, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
The charming district is home to preserved and restored 19th-century buildings, cobblestone streets, and plank sidewalks.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2026
Founder Control Retained Control is preserved to enable learning, adaptation, and strategic choice, not merely to avoid dilution.
—Dileep Rao, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preserved
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For example, something that was left untouched for years at a shop could suddenly become a hot commodity; a piece that was once available for a steal may now cause a bidding war on Facebook Marketplace.—
Heather Bien,
Martha Stewart,
31 Jan. 2026
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Outside the home, two medium-sized boxes sat untouched by the front door.—
Alicia Victoria Lozano,
NBC news,
31 Jan. 2026
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The eastern shoreline of Tuckertown Reservoir, totaling 2,420 acres and 31 miles of shoreline, was purchased and conserved in 2021.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Jan. 2026
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It is now being conserved under the supervision of county archaeologist Kristoffer Dahle, Dybvik noted.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
8 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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On select nights, follow dinner or drinks with a visit to the adjacent observatory and enjoy uncontaminated views of the galaxy.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Jan. 2026
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Always use pure, uncontaminated wood ash and test your soil pH before adding.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Multiple runs were conducted under international signal degradation, and all platforms maintained mission performance through alternate navigation and timing solutions.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Just a few high-quality tools, well maintained, can last any gardener a lifetime.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Essentially inaccessible by road until the 1980s, the area is distinguished by its rich Caribbean culture and pristine biodiversity.—
John Bowe,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
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There are no such worries about The Secret Agent, a Brazilian movie that boasts pristine anti-fascist bona fides.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The animal rights activist saved two cows from slaughter, Liberty and Indigo, in 2020.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Set 19 years after Harry, Ron and Hermione saved the wizarding world, the play follows them on a new adventure alongside a brave new generation arriving at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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For more than 40 years, their expert guides have led discerning travelers into the heart of Africa’s most remote and unspoiled destinations for truly extraordinary experiences.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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Located about 60 miles south of Savannah, Sapelo Island remains largely unspoiled.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Today, approximately 70% of the property’s total acreage is now permanently protected.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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High vaccination rates create a shield for those who can’t be fully protected during a measles outbreak.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Preserved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preserved. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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