Synonyms of preserved

preserved 1 of 2

adjective

as in untouched

Related Words

• untouched
• uncontaminated
• pristine
• unspoiled
• untainted
• unpolluted
• fresh
• undefiled
• sweet
• good
• undecomposed

Dissimilar Words

• decayed
• decomposed
• spoiled
• corrupted
• rotten
• bad
• putrid
• fermented
• off
• turned
• sour
• contaminated
• rancid
• rank
• addled
• putrefied
• polluted
• tainted
• soured
• impure
• curdled
• sourish
• defiled
• fouled

preserved

2 of 2

verb

past tense of preserve

as in conserved

to keep in good condition

vigilantly preserving the ancient statue for future generations to enjoy

Synonyms & Similar Words

• conserved
• maintained
• saved
• protected
• restored
• defended
• safeguarded
• guarded
• rebuilt
• sustained
• kept up
• managed
• serviced
• supported
• reconstructed
• rehabilitated
• shielded
• cured
• remedied
• husbanded
• healed
• screened
• patched
• fixed
• cared (for)
• rejuvenated
• mended

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignored
• neglected
• destroyed
• disregarded
• damaged
• hurt
• impaired
• injured
• broke
• ruined
• harmed
• wrecked

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of preserved

Adjective

The preserved Plum Orchard, a 30-room, 22,000-square-foot mansion originally occupied by Andrew Carnegie’s nephew, circa 1898. — Jennifer Peebles, AJC.com, 7 July 2026

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. — 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. — 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 attorneys filed the lawsuit, in part, to ensure that any evidence is preserved. — Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026

The conservancy has preserved 100,000 acres in the region since forming in 1974. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2026

The fourth quarter featured a running clock and a strong defensive performance by the Yellow Jackets, who preserved the shutout and secured their most lopsided victory of the season. — Aliza Acuna, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Oct. 2026

For the new movie, ILM preserved their recognizable silhouettes while inventing more realistic anatomy, movement and fighting styles. — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026

The mansion was preserved as a memorial to John and Annie Bidwell, who donated eight acres of cherry orchard land to help establish what later became California State University, Chico. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026

The discovery provides a detailed view into how the dinosaur’s body responded to injury before its death and demonstrates how neutron imaging can reveal soft tissues that are rarely preserved in fossils. — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026

Maintaining the human backstop Not every human capability needs to be preserved. — Murugan Anandarajan, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2026

At the time of Hellewell's murder, DNA evidence was collected and preserved. — Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026