as in refurbishment
the act or an instance of bringing something damaged or worn back to its original state
When the restoration was complete, the decades-old building looked almost as good as it had when it was new.
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Recent Examples of restoration
One of the most exciting restorations of this year, or any other year, comes to New York this Sunday, May 3rd, with a rare screening of Frank Perry’s searing and lyrical 1969 teen drama Last Summer at the Paris Theater.
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Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2026
Thanks to some fundraising and a monthslong restoration process, Geneva’s Fabyan Villa Museum will now be displaying one of Doeuillet’s gowns.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
After months of grinding, this month gradually shifts from a focus on output to restoration; from hustle to something softer and sweeter.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
The club underwent an extensive restoration and remained open.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
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Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2026
Thanks to some fundraising and a monthslong restoration process, Geneva’s Fabyan Villa Museum will now be displaying one of Doeuillet’s gowns.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
After months of grinding, this month gradually shifts from a focus on output to restoration; from hustle to something softer and sweeter.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
The club underwent an extensive restoration and remained open.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for restoration
Noun
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The Disney World version of the ride, Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin, reopened on April 8 after an eight-month refurbishment.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
3 May 2026
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The Wizarding World of Harry Potter’s landmark castle, which acts as a screen for the production, has been in refurbishment — with scaffolding and tarp obscuring the view.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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Yet across prewar co-ops and walk-ups that haven’t seen a renovation since Ed Koch was mayor, the stainless steel panel listing each unit next to a tiny, round button remains ubiquitous.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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In Quattrone and Isabella Lim’s renovation of the 14th-century château, the counter stools create a sense of playfulness among cabinetry by Plain English in a kitchen dating to 1350.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
30 Apr. 2026
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DePodesta, hired last November in the wake of Colorado’s 119-loss season, faced a major reconstruction project, not just with the roster but with the front office and coaching staff.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
4 May 2026
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In Lake Bluff, Green Bay Road is now closed to through traffic between Route 176 and West Witchwood Lane as part of the first phase of a two-year reconstruction project.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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Image rehabilitation has a price.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Namie said Starks wasn’t a good candidate for rehabilitation and is a danger to society because of his actions.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Restoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restoration. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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