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 partial restoration came as security forces maintained a heavy presence across central Tehran, according to residents, with riot police, Revolutionary Guard units and plainclothes officers deployed at key locations as authorities sought to contain unrest.
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Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
The prospects of Pahlavi and the illusion of popular support for restoration of monarchy have been manufactured by online misinformation campaigns run by Israel, according to reporting by Haaretz.
—Narges Bajoghli, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
The bill also ties utility profits to performance metrics, including affordability and service restoration, according to the Indiana Capital Chronicle.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
Some of the villas show wear and tear, but restorations are already on the way.
—Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
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Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
The prospects of Pahlavi and the illusion of popular support for restoration of monarchy have been manufactured by online misinformation campaigns run by Israel, according to reporting by Haaretz.
—Narges Bajoghli, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
The bill also ties utility profits to performance metrics, including affordability and service restoration, according to the Indiana Capital Chronicle.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
Some of the villas show wear and tear, but restorations are already on the way.
—Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for restoration
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During the off season, the 15-acre water park will undergo a major refurbishment for the first time in nearly a decade.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
29 Dec. 2025
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The refurbishment of the Historic Hilton in Milwaukee has been completed.—
JR Radcliffe,
jsonline.com,
19 Dec. 2025
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City leaders tout the opening of parks and green spaces as investments into our communities and Magic Johnson Park itself recently underwent an $80 million renovation.—
Rafael Perez,
Daily News,
16 Jan. 2026
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Other Reno Details Homeowners Should Try While architectural trim and millwork upgrades are the most effective way to add a custom look to a renovation, Brugger says there are plenty of other renovation details homeowners can add to enhance their home's final look.—
Kamron Sanders,
The Spruce,
15 Jan. 2026
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Our work makes reconstruction possible.—
Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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Newsom waived building code requirements intended to ease the cost of reconstruction.—
CalMatters,
Daily News,
7 Jan. 2026
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The property, built in 1964, has had minimal upgrades since construction and requires substantial rehabilitation, according to Rodriguez.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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Wolves of Wiltshire — a small exotic animal charity based in Wiltshire — stepped in to help with the rehabilitation of the wolf-like dogs with help from 8 Below Husky Rescue.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Restoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restoration. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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