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
Why MedHair Clinic Stands Out There are many top-tier providers in Istanbul, but one of them, MedHair Clinic, has established itself as one of the many clinics in Turkey offering hair restoration procedures to international patients.
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Karen “kh” Koehler
february 4, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2026
While bootlegs have been out there for decades, the Petty estate is finally making the concert officially available, with audio restoration done by Ryan Ulyate.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Feb. 2026
The fountain then underwent a restoration from 1989 to 1991, and again in 2014.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026
As restoration work gets underway on an East Side mural defaced with spray paint, organizers say the vandalism has only motivated them to stand up stronger for victims of police violence.
—Annasofia Scheve, San Antonio Express-News, 3 Feb. 2026
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Karen “kh” Koehler
february 4, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2026
While bootlegs have been out there for decades, the Petty estate is finally making the concert officially available, with audio restoration done by Ryan Ulyate.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Feb. 2026
The fountain then underwent a restoration from 1989 to 1991, and again in 2014.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026
As restoration work gets underway on an East Side mural defaced with spray paint, organizers say the vandalism has only motivated them to stand up stronger for victims of police violence.
—Annasofia Scheve, San Antonio Express-News, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for restoration
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What's old is new New Abercrombie & Fitch store under refurbishment on the corner of Bond Street and Oxford Street on 29th January 2025 in London, United Kingdom.—
Josephine Rozzelle,
CNBC,
9 Feb. 2026
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The ship underwent a multi-million dollar refurbishment in 2025, including a complete redesign of restaurant Le Grill and upgrades to the pool area, as well as the addition of eight new connecting cabins for family and multigenerational groups.—
Chrissie McClatchie,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Jan. 2026
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Although the legislation impacts renters and landlords across the city, the proposal was introduced after residents of the Serra Grove apartment complex complained their new landlord was bending substantial renovation rules to clear out longtime renters and re-list units at double the price.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Things are happening, just not at McCombs Field A full renovation of McCombs remains far down on the to-do list for Del Conte.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Feb. 2026
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Lebanon’s reconstruction drive after the 1975-1990 civil war was fueled by a borrowing binge that ultimately proved unsustainable for a country hampered by endemic corruption, toxic politics, and frequent conflicts with Israel.—
Alaa Shahine Salha,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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The United Nations, World Bank and European Union estimate that reconstruction of the territory will cost $70 billion.—
Aamer Madhani,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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Because of his young age, he was tried as a juvenile, where prison sentences are much shorter than adult court and the justice system emphasizes rehabilitation over punishment.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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The verdict Rock Villa is for holidaymakers who value space, calm, and rehabilitation.—
Rebekah Evans,
TheWeek,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Restoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restoration. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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