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
This was a symbol of restoration, renewal, and the fulfillment of God’s promises to His people.
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John Fugelsang
september 12, Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
Biochemists/Biophysicists With median earnings of $102,270, biochemists and biophysicists bring cutting-edge knowledge to renewable energy, biofuels, and environmental restoration.
—Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Elsewhere in Fiji, pair topside relaxing and diving with a stay at an eco-minded property like Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort, Six Senses Fiji, or Vomo Island, all of which run coral restoration and education programs, including for youth.
—Terry Ward, AFAR Media, 11 Sep. 2025
One of the few Black women leading at this scale, Johnson is showing how cannabis can be a platform for wellness, ownership, and cultural restoration.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 10 Sep. 2025
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John Fugelsang
september 12, Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
Biochemists/Biophysicists With median earnings of $102,270, biochemists and biophysicists bring cutting-edge knowledge to renewable energy, biofuels, and environmental restoration.
—Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Elsewhere in Fiji, pair topside relaxing and diving with a stay at an eco-minded property like Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort, Six Senses Fiji, or Vomo Island, all of which run coral restoration and education programs, including for youth.
—Terry Ward, AFAR Media, 11 Sep. 2025
One of the few Black women leading at this scale, Johnson is showing how cannabis can be a platform for wellness, ownership, and cultural restoration.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for restoration
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While some uncertainty existed about whether Hendrix intended to make his record a double or triple-disc collection, seventeen songs were issued on a single CD to lay the foundation for Experience Hendrix’s catalog refurbishment.—
Mike Alleyne Ph.D,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Always take note of how new your ship is and when its last refurbishment was done before booking.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Sep. 2025
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In December, the Eagan City Council approved up to $18 million in private activity bonds to finance the building acquisition and its renovation, according to city council documents.—
Mars King,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
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The console was refurbished in 1993, then replaced during this current renovation.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Sep. 2025
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Since reconstruction work on the Camp Nou and the surrounding ‘Espai Barca’ area began in June 2023, Barca have played home matches at the 55,000-capacity Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, a short distance across the city on Montjuic.—
Pol Ballus,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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In the 2010s, Khusnullin oversaw Moscow's renovation, which included the expansion of the capital's metro, the reconstruction of one of Moscow's sports complexes for the World Cup and the creation of Zaryadye Park right under the Kremlin walls.—
Yegor Mostovshikov,
The Dial,
9 Sep. 2025
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By embedding halfway houses into the federal transition process, Bush underscored his belief that effective reentry programs could reduce recidivism and strengthen families, turning correctional policy toward rehabilitation as much as punishment.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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And yet, despite the somewhat shaky premise—retaining the services of an insurance company that isn’t State Farm is like hiring the All About the Bass warbler to oversee your star quarterback’s injury prevention and/or rehabilitation regimen—the spot hasn’t worn out its welcome.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Restoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restoration. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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