Synonyms of restoration

restoration

noun

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.

Related Words

• refurbishment
• renovation
• restoral
• reconstruction
• rehabilitation
• reclamation
• remodeling
• repairing
• recovery
• revival
• rehab
• recuperation
• facelift
• regeneration
• re-creation
• fixing
• revitalization
• rejuvenation
• renewal
• resurrection
• rebirth
• resuscitation
• mending
• resurgence
• regeneracy
• renaissance
• revivification
• renascence
• rally
• reinvention
• reanimation
• reactivation
• rejuvenescence

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of restoration

In Wilmington, officials are looking into why a couple of polluted tidal creeks in the area are struggling to recover despite restoration efforts. — Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

The traditional home underwent a multimillion-dollar restoration and update with interiors by the local design firm KKD. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 21 Aug. 2026

Before restoration efforts began, Birmingham said crews did a damage assessment that involved checking about 2,000 miles of the system on foot to view the damage to understand how to repair it. — Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

The photographer also came in second in the Research in Action category, which depicted researchers in the Everglades as the ecosystem undergoes longterm restoration. — New Atlas, 20 Aug. 2026