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
And many of the great watchmakers first honed their expertise in restoration workshops.
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Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2026
The recovered artifacts will be exhibited to the public at the museum before undergoing restoration, Cornel Constantin Ilie, the interim director of the National History Museum of Romania, told the outlet.
—Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
While often done remotely, the process still takes minutes to hours, delaying restoration and increasing the risk of cascading failures.
—Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
Both Everglades National Park and Biscayne National Park also offer volunteer opportunities tied to restoration efforts throughout the year.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
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Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2026
The recovered artifacts will be exhibited to the public at the museum before undergoing restoration, Cornel Constantin Ilie, the interim director of the National History Museum of Romania, told the outlet.
—Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
While often done remotely, the process still takes minutes to hours, delaying restoration and increasing the risk of cascading failures.
—Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
Both Everglades National Park and Biscayne National Park also offer volunteer opportunities tied to restoration efforts throughout the year.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for restoration
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Now, under their leadership and following this major refurbishment, a new chapter in the history of luxury tourism in Marbella begins.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Former Johnson spokesperson Cassio Mendoza said in November the city expected to spend just north of $19 million to purchase the property, with the rest of the funds expected to go to refurbishment.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Her renovation didn’t bring in Duncan Phyfe chairs and period-appropriate wallpaper, either, but instead pared the home back to its raw materials and simple forms.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
23 Apr. 2026
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This idea works well for anyone who wants to add greenery to an exterior wall or covered porch without committing to a major renovation or spending much money.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
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Kim noted providing ample parking will be important as Jackson Street will lose street parking on one side following an upcoming road reconstruction project, which will add a bike lane.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
27 Apr. 2026
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Progress toward further phases, including disarming Hamas, reconstruction and transferring power, is stalled.—
SAM METZ,
Arkansas Online,
26 Apr. 2026
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Medicare, including Advantage plans, covers up to 100 days of rehabilitation care following a significant injury or illness, if medically necessary.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
23 Apr. 2026
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Now Moore is continuing to receive care and rehabilitation at a local hospital for his injuries, APD officials said.—
Austen Erblat,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Restoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restoration. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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