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
Amber Dowling, IndieWire, 9 Apr. 2025
Yet Flores would like to see our historic places — which are in fact the city’s Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing (NOAH) — not preserved.
—Bruce D Coons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
Per the Ford family’s request, the property’s most storied elements were preserved, such as the lobby’s checkerboard Italian marble flooring, selected by Ford himself, and the original green marble fireplace.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 9 Apr. 2025
Her literary legacy, preserved in archives at Columbia University, offers glimpses into her mind but no definitive answers to her fate.
—Patti Callahan Henry, People.com, 16 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Some sets were constructed in Toronto, disassembled and shipped out and have now been preserved for a potential second season.
—Amber Dowling, IndieWire, 9 Apr. 2025
Yet Flores would like to see our historic places — which are in fact the city’s Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing (NOAH) — not preserved.
—Bruce D Coons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
Per the Ford family’s request, the property’s most storied elements were preserved, such as the lobby’s checkerboard Italian marble flooring, selected by Ford himself, and the original green marble fireplace.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 9 Apr. 2025
Her literary legacy, preserved in archives at Columbia University, offers glimpses into her mind but no definitive answers to her fate.
—Patti Callahan Henry, People.com, 16 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preserved
Adjective
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Wilson got hit hard on the first series as linebacker Zach Cunningham was almost untouched on a third down pass rush.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Aug. 2025
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To test its efficacy, participants are encouraged to apply the method to one of two similar real-life situations, leaving the other untouched, and observe which yields the more constructive outcome in the following weeks.—
Pravir Malik,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The defense firm maintained that the program is an opportunity to align with the Dutch government’s policy of support and empowerment of strategic national industries.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Mar. 2025
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Cool-season lawns maintained at 3 to 4 inches tall have deeper root systems that are better able to withstand adverse conditions, such as drought.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Your Sterile Drugs, Like Eye Drops, Could Become Dangerous Or Deadly The FDA helps ensure that sterile drugs are actually sterile — non-toxic and uncontaminated.—
Brian Castrucci,
Forbes.com,
5 May 2025
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The wealthy were generally able to afford higher quality, authentic, uncontaminated products.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Keep reading for the 18 best things to do in Stuart, Florida. Martin County is home to 22 miles of pristine beaches, and Stuart’s most popular is Stuart Beach.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
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He’s flown down to Trump’s pleasure palace, where Trump emerges in a pristine white suit like Ricardo Montalban from Fantasy Island — while his VP J.D. Vance is reduced to playing the pint-sized Tattoo.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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For creators who haven't yet protected their intellectual property, trademark registration should be a priority for early 2025.—
Ian Shepherd,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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This threat means than an entire attack force can be protected with a few missiles.—
David Hambling,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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North Peninsula State Park contributes almost three miles of unspoiled beach.—
Bonnie Gross,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Aug. 2025
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Shell Key boasts unspoiled beaches ideal for swimming, shelling, sunbathing, picnicking, and wildlife-watching.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Trading card valuations can offer a unique market assessment of fan interest and player marketability, untainted by the structural constraints that artificially suppress WNBA salaries.—
Lindsey Darvin,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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She was alleged to have poisoned the meals of her guests while serving herself an untainted portion.—
Britt Clennett,
ABC News,
7 July 2025
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“Preserved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preserved. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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