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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
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.
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April White,
JSTOR Daily,
29 Apr. 2026
Allen Street is Tombstone's main street and is filled with unique vendors and preserved architecture.
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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.
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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.
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Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Some versions add preserved lemon, anchovies, capers or tomatoes.
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Carole Kotkin,
Miami Herald,
29 Aug. 2025
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
Rather than adapting the group’s concept for the Korean market, the team preserved its distinctly Japanese aesthetic by making only minor adjustments.
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Faye Bradley,
Variety,
2 July 2026
Hailing from Taiwan, Mongolia, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, Macau, Malaysia, and Indonesia, the exhibition uses captivating photographic art to guide us into memories preserved within the images.
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Photovogue,
Vogue,
2 July 2026
By the early 20th century, the nation’s regional sounds were being preserved in songbooks and on commercial and documentary recordings.
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Ted Olson,
The Conversation,
2 July 2026
Original Tuscan columns on the facade were preserved, while interior crown moldings were restored and paired with bleached hardwood chevron floors, new chandeliers, and mantlepieces.
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Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
2 July 2026
Chassis 3051 enjoyed a successful competition career in American racing before undergoing a meticulous restoration that preserved its original matching-numbers drivetrain while making the car usable on road and track.
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Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The Atlanta History Center has preserved the stories that shaped the city and the South for a century.
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Kaitlyn Harvey,
AJC.com,
1 July 2026
His research on the Superconducting Super Collider is preserved in the Library of Congress.
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Chase Jordan
july 1,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
Adjective
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.
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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.
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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 lengthy delay to the funeral has raised questions about how Khamenei's remains have been preserved, as Islamic tradition, anaylsts say, generally calls for prompt burial and discourages chemical embalming.
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Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
Rather than adapting the group’s concept for the Korean market, the team preserved its distinctly Japanese aesthetic by making only minor adjustments.
—
Faye Bradley,
Variety,
2 July 2026
Hailing from Taiwan, Mongolia, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, Macau, Malaysia, and Indonesia, the exhibition uses captivating photographic art to guide us into memories preserved within the images.
—
Photovogue,
Vogue,
2 July 2026
By the early 20th century, the nation’s regional sounds were being preserved in songbooks and on commercial and documentary recordings.
—
Ted Olson,
The Conversation,
2 July 2026
Original Tuscan columns on the facade were preserved, while interior crown moldings were restored and paired with bleached hardwood chevron floors, new chandeliers, and mantlepieces.
—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
2 July 2026
Chassis 3051 enjoyed a successful competition career in American racing before undergoing a meticulous restoration that preserved its original matching-numbers drivetrain while making the car usable on road and track.
—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The Atlanta History Center has preserved the stories that shaped the city and the South for a century.
—
Kaitlyn Harvey,
AJC.com,
1 July 2026
His research on the Superconducting Super Collider is preserved in the Library of Congress.
—
Chase Jordan
july 1,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preserved
Adjective
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All year, the coastline is a unique, peaceful, and untouched place, thanks to its state park status (no one’s rolling a cooler and beach umbrella onto these rocks).
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The preferred option is to leave remains untouched and in place, said veteran South Florida archaeologist Bob Carr, who has handled numerous significant excavations in the region.
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This ancient developmental program, deeply conserved, can also be radically repurposed, as seen in the star-nosed mole's sensory tentacles.
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These nuclei are extremely well conserved across different species through evolution, all the way from lampreys to humans.
Adjective
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The city's website also includes guidelines regarding the disposal of sandbags — only dry and uncontaminated bags should be reused, and those that have been exposed to floodwaters should be placed in residents' bulk trash piles for collection.
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Lin collects uncontaminated plastics which include needle and medication caps, as well as plastic containers.
Verb
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Attorneys involved in the case have repeatedly denied any wrongdoing and maintained that the vast majority of claims are valid.
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Most access points are reached from the west side, coming through Meeker, and Grimes noted that despite the isolation, the gravel roads are well-maintained, meaning a passenger vehicle should get you to most trailheads.
Adjective
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Hike in pristine wilderness, go for a dip in Lake Siskiyou or Castle Lake, or get on a rushing river with a local outfitter.
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Not only is Earth's closest celestial neighbor a pristine time capsule ripe for study – preserved almost unaltered throughout the course of billions of years – but the moon is viewed as a stepping stone for human exploration deeper into the cosmos.
Verb
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The technology is estimated to have saved an average of 190,000 lives each year between 2019-2021 as temperatures soared, according to the International Energy Agency.
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None of this generated the kind of headlines that a remote surgery possibly would have, but the reality has undoubtedly saved the lives of countless people.
Adjective
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Despite growing interest, Bocas retains an unspoiled charm due to limited access and the absence of large resorts, ensuring a tranquil experience.
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Just like the director’s films skip festivals and initially rely on minimalistic marketing, passing on early screenings could be interpreted as another way to ensure audience members go into the film unspoiled.
Verb
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By then Tanacharison is telling Washington that he is mystically protected, in the mode of certain Indigenous warriors who were placed on earth to be leaders.
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Steinbaugh argued the email was protected speech under the First Amendment and does not represent a legitimate threat.
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“Preserved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preserved. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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