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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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
The house has been preserved to highlight some of the more old-world aspects—spot wood beams, stone floors, and aqua window frames in nearly every room—for a taste of traditional Cycladic style.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 14 May 2026
On Thursday, the Library announced 25 recordings are being added to the Registry, its collection of audio to be preserved for future generations.
—David Morgan, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Yet somehow, your brain has preserved the embarrassing moment in amber.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
Like Kyoto, Kanazawa has several geisha districts where the performers still live and work, and the traditional townscape has been carefully preserved; the most famous is Higashi Chaya.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
The original church is no longer standing, but archaeologists have teamed with members of the current congregation to ensure their history is properly preserved.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Audiences can rest assured that the emotional core that secured the play’s spot in the theater canon will be preserved no matter what changes are made.
—Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
The Harmon Ranch site today has an historical Harmon House that the city required to be preserved, Green said.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 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
And although the new addition containing the guest rooms sticks out quite a bit, the original brick structures have been carefully preserved.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
The house has been preserved to highlight some of the more old-world aspects—spot wood beams, stone floors, and aqua window frames in nearly every room—for a taste of traditional Cycladic style.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 14 May 2026
On Thursday, the Library announced 25 recordings are being added to the Registry, its collection of audio to be preserved for future generations.
—David Morgan, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Yet somehow, your brain has preserved the embarrassing moment in amber.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
Like Kyoto, Kanazawa has several geisha districts where the performers still live and work, and the traditional townscape has been carefully preserved; the most famous is Higashi Chaya.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
The original church is no longer standing, but archaeologists have teamed with members of the current congregation to ensure their history is properly preserved.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Audiences can rest assured that the emotional core that secured the play’s spot in the theater canon will be preserved no matter what changes are made.
—Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
The Harmon Ranch site today has an historical Harmon House that the city required to be preserved, Green said.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preserved
Adjective
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The nation’s nuclear stockpile, for instance, remains untouched, and leaders in Washington and Tehran appear no closer to an agreement that would end the war, which is now in its second month.—
Brooke Migdon,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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It was transformed from lush green to barren brown as the surge decimated almost all vegetation, leaving only the highest elevations untouched.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
Verb
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These nuclei are extremely well conserved across different species through evolution, all the way from lampreys to humans.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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The fundamental principle is that water is conserved.—
Robert Knight,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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Lin collects uncontaminated plastics which include needle and medication caps, as well as plastic containers.—
Molly McCrea,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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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
Verb
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This lasted until 2023, when new management company Storey Hotel Management (who also run Nanuku Resort in Fiji and the Ameswell Hotel in California) took over, and the resort has maintained its elegance and quiet luxury.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Purchased from the original owner’s daughter, the house had been lovingly maintained, preserving distinctive details like latticework, wood paneling, and a free-form pool.—
Kathryn O'Shea-Evans,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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That in turn, means more air pollution inserted into the otherwise pristine upper layers of Earth's atmosphere.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
18 May 2026
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The island's sole town is a lively port with shops, bars, and restaurants, while a short bridge connects it to Caprera, home to Italian hero Giuseppe Garibaldi's former residence and pristine beaches.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
Verb
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On Tuesday, Wahl said the three victims' actions likely saved 140 children, according to Al Jazeera.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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Tom Clancy’s literary all-American action hero Jack Ryan saved the world in quite a few movies − played by a bunch of A-listers – before coming to TV.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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Limbo’s production, handled by Medium—the duo of fellow Swedes Isac Hördegård and Hannes Roovers—is an unspoiled fantasy of the club.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
8 May 2026
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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
Verb
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Later eras of pluralism and multiculturalism celebrated diversity and protected the ability of communities to preserve their identities.—
Ari Berman,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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The good news is that Chrome will automatically update as soon as the update reaches you, and you will be protected once the browser is restarted.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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“Preserved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preserved. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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