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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
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
Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
According to a study published in Nature in 2026, the specimens were preserved by mineral-rich water and crude oil, a rare process that retained not only bone but also cartilage, skin and traces of ancient proteins.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Norris did, took the glory, and at the same time preserved his friendly relationship with his teammate.
—Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Snow shapes everything from how food is preserved to how buildings are designed here, and even how the land itself is farmed.
—Iona Brannon, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Apr. 2026
After a local filmmaker made a documentary about Jacobs in 2023, a volunteer with the Internet Archive reached out to suggest his collection be preserved.
—Christopher Weber, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026
Careful restoration and maintenance preserved the home’s historic architecture while elevating it with modern luxuries.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
Upstairs, the modest bedrooms feel substantial thanks to the domed ceiling preserved from the grain bin’s original design.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026
Since its founding in 1977, POST has preserved more than 98,000 acres in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties, including in Coyote Valley, along the San Mateo Coast and in the hills around Skyline Boulevard.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 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 town in South Carolina’s Midlands was founded in the mid-18th century and has been carefully preserved through the decades since.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
According to a study published in Nature in 2026, the specimens were preserved by mineral-rich water and crude oil, a rare process that retained not only bone but also cartilage, skin and traces of ancient proteins.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Norris did, took the glory, and at the same time preserved his friendly relationship with his teammate.
—Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Snow shapes everything from how food is preserved to how buildings are designed here, and even how the land itself is farmed.
—Iona Brannon, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Apr. 2026
After a local filmmaker made a documentary about Jacobs in 2023, a volunteer with the Internet Archive reached out to suggest his collection be preserved.
—Christopher Weber, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026
Careful restoration and maintenance preserved the home’s historic architecture while elevating it with modern luxuries.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
Upstairs, the modest bedrooms feel substantial thanks to the domed ceiling preserved from the grain bin’s original design.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026
Since its founding in 1977, POST has preserved more than 98,000 acres in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties, including in Coyote Valley, along the San Mateo Coast and in the hills around Skyline Boulevard.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preserved
Adjective
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Three rotisserie chickens remained untouched, sitting charred, still atop their stainless-steel platters in the center of the ring.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
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Blissfully bare, the beaches on Anegada's north shore harken back to the Caribbean of old, with untouched white sands and azure waves.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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
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At the end of the day, all the partners in the project share a desire to see the state's natural spaces conserved and made available for recreation by Arkansans and visitors, Andrews said.—
Grant Lancaster,
Arkansas Online,
31 Mar. 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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Officials said most passengers were not wearing life jackets and that the boat appeared poorly maintained.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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He’s considered the best golfer on the planet right now, according to the Official World Golf Ranking, a spot he’s maintained for 146 consecutive weeks, Gold Ranking Stats data shows.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Explore pristine sands and secluded coves along Laguna's seven miles of coastline.—
Acacia Gabriel,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2026
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Standing 36 feet tall, 57 feet long and 40 feet wide at final build, the piece was shipped to the festival in five loads to keep the fabric as pristine as possible.—
Niyaz Pirani,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Medics rushed Nyron to Brookdale University Hospital, but he could not be saved, cops said.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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His low throw was dug out of the dirt by first baseman Max Farrell, who tagged the base for the ou and saved the official scorer on whether to rule a hit or an error.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Look for smooth skin and unspoiled tips.—
Victoria Spencer,
Martha Stewart,
31 Mar. 2026
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The journey is a true adventure that includes moderate to challenging hikes, but the reward is a wild, unspoiled jungle with magnificent wildlife encounters—Osa Peninsula hosts approximately 50% of all of the species found in Costa Rica.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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There was a brief red-carpet ceremony to welcome Vance at PAF Air Base Nur Khan, which was protected by heavy security.—
Brian Dakss,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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This inland route, protected from sea storms and pirates, enabled travelers to journey safely up and down the coast as if on a modern interstate highway.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Preserved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preserved. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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