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
The 1997 Porsche 911 GT2 R is a job, in other words, for a professional Porsche restoration shop, or perhaps an enterprising amateur.
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Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 14 May 2025
This helped in the realization that saving Hungarian film history depends on restoration.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 13 May 2025
With the building renamed the Ravine Bluffs Cottage, the historical society now wants to raise another $350,000 to complete an interior restoration.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
Ultimately, the tapes of this session were lost, but have since been recovered, with restoration undertaken by Cameron Webb and mastering done by Andrew Alekel.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 9 May 2025
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Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 14 May 2025
This helped in the realization that saving Hungarian film history depends on restoration.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 13 May 2025
With the building renamed the Ravine Bluffs Cottage, the historical society now wants to raise another $350,000 to complete an interior restoration.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
Ultimately, the tapes of this session were lost, but have since been recovered, with restoration undertaken by Cameron Webb and mastering done by Andrew Alekel.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for restoration
Noun
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Five weeks ago, Transportation secretary Sean Duffy grabbed back the Penn Station reconstruction project from the MTA.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
23 May 2025
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Although they can be waived for 180 days by executive order, investors are likely to be wary of reconstruction projects when sanctions could be reinstated after six months.—
Abby Sewell,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
Noun
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And there are 18 additional beds dedicated to rehabilitation, a major function of any neurology program.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 May 2025
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Having bounced around uncaring foster homes as a child, Mike maintains minimal contact with his adoptive parents and is skeptical about how much help the authorities can provide with his rehabilitation.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2025
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“Restoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restoration. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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