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
Records show Hearst and Hardwick, who have relocated to the Central Coast, acquired their Los Feliz home in 2015 for $11 million and have since undertaken an extensive and meticulous restoration.
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2025
These crossbreeds may keep hope alive And while naturally conceived elkhorn and staghorn coral may soon be a thing of the past in Florida, reef restoration groups will keep breeding and replanting them.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
In 1982, its restoration was featured in Architectural Digest.
—Joy Williams, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Some plans include legal support and help with credit restoration.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2025
These crossbreeds may keep hope alive And while naturally conceived elkhorn and staghorn coral may soon be a thing of the past in Florida, reef restoration groups will keep breeding and replanting them.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
In 1982, its restoration was featured in Architectural Digest.
—Joy Williams, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Some plans include legal support and help with credit restoration.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for restoration
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The prince paid £1 million for the property back in 2003, and under the terms of the 75-year lease, due to expire on June 15, 2078, he is expected to pay for any refurbishment work and the maintenance of the surrounding grounds.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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There also was a more recent refurbishment in the mid-2004 at the direction of First Lady Laura Bush.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
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The trust operates it under a contract with the Texas General Land Office, and the state plans to spend $400 million on a renovation with a new museum and visitor center set to open in 2027.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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There are banners at MedStar Capitals IcePlex, renovation plans at Capital One Arena and youth programs throughout the region.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The robot accurately reconstructed the folds’ geometry, replicating real tissue defects caused by lesion removal or partial reconstruction.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Oct. 2025
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In 1929, President Herbert Hoover remodeled the West Wing, including reconstruction work in the basement level and remodeling the first floor; after a fire on Christmas Eve, the West Wing was repaired and reopened in 1930.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
29 Oct. 2025
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At the time, Louisville didn’t have a rehabilitation center, and so the heiress traveled to New York to receive care at The Rusk Institute.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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After 57 days in the hospital that included rehabilitation and the left half of her skull being removed to treat the swelling in her brain, Sophia Forchas was escorted through the streets of the city, a video posted by Mayor Jacob Frey on social media Thursday showed.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Restoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restoration. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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