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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
David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 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 country is already carbon-negative, over 70 percent forested (the national constitution requires at least 60 percent to be preserved), and powered almost entirely by hydroelectricity.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
The ethical wisdom of classical Greece is preserved for all time in these quotes, expressed in lines of elegant, metrical verse.
—Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
In founding Turner Classic Movies in 1994, Ted ensured that great films and the history of cinema would be preserved and celebrated.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 6 May 2026
The focus is on traditional lace making, tulle embroidery and preserved weaving techniques.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
Many of the foundations—which act as the legal holding sites of collections preserved after an artists’ death—have reached such heights as the values of the works have swelled.
—Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 1 May 2026
The Burgess Shale is one of a small handful of Cambrian deposits that reach the level of Lagerstätten, a German term used to describe incredibly diverse and exceptionally preserved fossil sites.
—Marlowe Starling, Quanta Magazine, 1 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
City Council members criticized the proposal this week, calling the festival a key part of San Diego’s civic fabric that should be preserved if at all possible.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 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 country is already carbon-negative, over 70 percent forested (the national constitution requires at least 60 percent to be preserved), and powered almost entirely by hydroelectricity.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
The ethical wisdom of classical Greece is preserved for all time in these quotes, expressed in lines of elegant, metrical verse.
—Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
In founding Turner Classic Movies in 1994, Ted ensured that great films and the history of cinema would be preserved and celebrated.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 6 May 2026
The focus is on traditional lace making, tulle embroidery and preserved weaving techniques.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
Many of the foundations—which act as the legal holding sites of collections preserved after an artists’ death—have reached such heights as the values of the works have swelled.
—Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 1 May 2026
The Burgess Shale is one of a small handful of Cambrian deposits that reach the level of Lagerstätten, a German term used to describe incredibly diverse and exceptionally preserved fossil sites.
—Marlowe Starling, Quanta Magazine, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preserved
Adjective
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The collection was packed away in the museum’s vault, untouched for decades to avoid offending Islamic values or creating the appearance of catering to Western sensibilities.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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The Jura’s most famous and valuable wine is its Vin Jaune—French for yellow or golden wine—which is made from Savagnin and is matured in oak barrels for a minimum of 75 months during which the barrels are untouched until bottling.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
Verb
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The fundamental principle is that water is conserved.—
Robert Knight,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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As part of conservation efforts in the 1980s and 90s, more than 800 otters were released in Missouri and waterways were conserved.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
21 Apr. 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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What matters is the quality standard being maintained and the commitment to the customer.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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Dancing with controversial men’s rights activists While Peters has maintained a general apathy toward political thought, that hasn’t kept him from cozying up to some of the most controversial figures in the manosphere.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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Importantly, this is a lower density than is found anywhere on Earth, even in our most pristine vacuums.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
8 May 2026
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Wildlife refuges and other nature areas protect 40% of Block Island, and residents are renowned for their fierce opposition to anything that might imperil their pristine Atlantic home.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
Verb
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The La Jolla Recreation Center appears to have been saved from potential closure after San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria revised a budget proposal that last month included a scenario in which the 111-year-old building would be shuttered.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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One kidney specialist, who requested anonymity to discuss their use of a tool that had not been explicitly approved by their hospital system, said that OpenEvidence regularly saved them 30 minutes of fruitless searching through older systems — including UpToDate.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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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
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This unspoiled paradise is another favorite for nudists, though the fully clothed are welcome as well.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Progress has been made, but it must be protected.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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The mansion is protected by a conservation easement with the Missouri Preservation Society, protecting the house and a one-foot radius around it from being torn down.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
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“Preserved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preserved. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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