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 actor, who died in February at 53 after being diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), participated in a voice restoration project weeks before his death.
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Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026
Congress effectively halted the gun rights restoration process in 1992 after evidence of exactly that happening.
—Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 11 Mar. 2026
Invest in restoration, recreation and economic support to surrounding communities, creating $200 million in returns and hundreds of jobs.
—Jay Reddick, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, if ComEd workers are fixing a power outage, people should not go up to them and ask about restoration times.
—Albert Ramon, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
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Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026
Congress effectively halted the gun rights restoration process in 1992 after evidence of exactly that happening.
—Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 11 Mar. 2026
Invest in restoration, recreation and economic support to surrounding communities, creating $200 million in returns and hundreds of jobs.
—Jay Reddick, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, if ComEd workers are fixing a power outage, people should not go up to them and ask about restoration times.
—Albert Ramon, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for restoration
Noun
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The car, which has been owned by less than a handful of collectors over the last six decades, was treated to a multi-year refurbishment last decade.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
3 Mar. 2026
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The idea was to leverage the property’s remote and pristine location, astounding views, access to a unique Nepali-Tibetan highland culture, and sustainable design principles to raise the bar for luxury trekking and experiential travel in Nepal – and the resulting refurbishment certainly delivers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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Laporta’s push to finance a long-overdue renovation of the club’s Camp Nou, the largest soccer stadium in Europe, has only bloated the debt amount even further.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
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The golden secret didn’t stay buried, though, and it was rediscovered during a 1970s renovation.—
Chelsea Brasted,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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The what — surgery that included a mastectomy, followed by reconstruction — became the focus.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Mar. 2026
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Below is a reconstruction of that morning’s tragic events and its aftermath, according to reports from Austin police.—
Austin American-Statesman staff,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Mar. 2026
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After being rescued from the beach, the turtle was rushed to the Houston Zoo, evaluated by veterinary partners, then transferred to a rehabilitation hospital for ongoing treatment.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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Diversion programs generally lead to charges being dismissed if defendants complete treatment or rehabilitation.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Restoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restoration. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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