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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, 27 Feb. 2026
Three of the four buildings that were to be preserved under redevelopment have suffered as a result of the 1973 moratorium.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
The delicate structure of a gill, or the faint tracing of a nerve pathway — features that existed in living animals more than half a billion years ago — preserved with enough clarity for scientists to study them today.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2026
Yet a hero was not divine but a mortal whose larger-than-life acts, both positive and negative, had been remembered and preserved in myth.
—Literary Hub, 27 Feb. 2026
Alna’s thin and fragile skeleton was so well preserved that the researchers were able to conduct histological examination, studying microscopic bone structures.
—Reuters, NBC news, 26 Feb. 2026
That plan must spell out when perimeters are established and removed, how distances are determined, how emergency access is preserved, and how officers engage with the public.
—Joseph Potasnik, New York Daily News, 26 Feb. 2026
McGill passed away from a heart attack in 1969, but his words remain preserved for future generations.
—La'tasha Givens, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
In this version, lawmakers would either allow temporary tax policies to expire or fully offset their costs, while also ensuring that tariff revenues are either preserved by the courts or replaced by new legislative measures.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 20 Feb. 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
From the towering pillars of original Tennessee marble preserved in the lounge area to the archive of the original Noels' personal artifacts transforming the mezzanine into an intimate, dark academia library, the Noelle is littered with Easter eggs to the past.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 2026
Three of the four buildings that were to be preserved under redevelopment have suffered as a result of the 1973 moratorium.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
The delicate structure of a gill, or the faint tracing of a nerve pathway — features that existed in living animals more than half a billion years ago — preserved with enough clarity for scientists to study them today.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2026
Yet a hero was not divine but a mortal whose larger-than-life acts, both positive and negative, had been remembered and preserved in myth.
—Literary Hub, 27 Feb. 2026
Alna’s thin and fragile skeleton was so well preserved that the researchers were able to conduct histological examination, studying microscopic bone structures.
—Reuters, NBC news, 26 Feb. 2026
That plan must spell out when perimeters are established and removed, how distances are determined, how emergency access is preserved, and how officers engage with the public.
—Joseph Potasnik, New York Daily News, 26 Feb. 2026
McGill passed away from a heart attack in 1969, but his words remain preserved for future generations.
—La'tasha Givens, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
In this version, lawmakers would either allow temporary tax policies to expire or fully offset their costs, while also ensuring that tariff revenues are either preserved by the courts or replaced by new legislative measures.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preserved
Adjective
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The spectacle consumed attention while leaving underlying structural questions untouched.—
Jay Caruso,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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In Rondonia state, where the Akuntsu dwell, about 40% of native forest has been cleared, and what remains untouched is largely within conservation and Indigenous areas.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Atlanta Track Club Galloway believed walking during a run reduced the risk of injury, conserved energy and kept confidence afloat.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Galloway believed walking during a run reduced the risk of injury, conserved energy and kept confidence afloat.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Always use pure, uncontaminated wood ash and test your soil pH before adding.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
4 Feb. 2026
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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
Verb
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Polymer solar cells offer advantages Researchers have also maintained that polymer solar cells offer advantages such as light weight, flexibility, and solution processability, but their practical application has long been limited by insufficient operational stability and performance.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Feb. 2026
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Mercury maintained his silence.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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There’s plenty of cash available for pristine credits with credible AI narratives.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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Could this Texas team, which left Saturday’s 5-2 win having surrendered just 16 runs in 10 games, be the one to fill the gaping hole in Schlossnagle’s otherwise pristine coaching career?—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
1 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Conrad and returning all-league left fielder Kai Cesare had diving catches that saved multiple runs for San Clemente.—
Michael Huntley,
Oc Register,
25 Feb. 2026
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BanksPhotos/Getty Images Even after the impact of decades-high inflation in recent years and an elevated interest rate climate that still has a long way to cool further, $50,000 represents a sizable sum of money saved.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Fed by mountain springs, its unspoiled valleys are rich with remarkably flavorful produce.—
Alex Halberstadt,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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With only 60 residential sites planned along miles of unspoiled coastline, opportunities to buy into the community remain scarce.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Once named, a species can be monitored, studied, and potentially protected.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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But then there is another famous hero, Oedipus, and his tomb at Colonus near Athens protected the city from its enemies.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Preserved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preserved. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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