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
Founded by Aurelie Fontan, Meredith Wood and Christopher Ferguson in the United Kingdom, the approach extracts natural pigments from plants grown on polluted land while contributing to soil restoration.
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
As for restoration and reforestation, just leave it alone and nature will take over.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
Thousands of monarchy supporters gathered during rallies of former king Gyanendra Shah and chanted slogans for his restoration as constitutional head of state.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
The inaugural lineup packs 30 features, including world premieres, archival restorations, and unique screening opportunities complete with special guests.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 4 Mar. 2026
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
As for restoration and reforestation, just leave it alone and nature will take over.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
Thousands of monarchy supporters gathered during rallies of former king Gyanendra Shah and chanted slogans for his restoration as constitutional head of state.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
The inaugural lineup packs 30 features, including world premieres, archival restorations, and unique screening opportunities complete with special guests.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for restoration
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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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During her 40-year-tenure, Drew aided in a multimillion-dollar capital campaign that supported the company’s purchase and renovation of the historic Moorland YMCA building, its current location in the Arts District, and a growth in programming.—
Uwa Ede-Osifo,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Mar. 2026
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The Carole Robertson Center for Learning's Little Village flagship site celebrated the completion of its major renovation.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
5 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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The discovery of the worm in San Diego County rodents and opossums was made by staff at the San Diego Zoo and a local wildlife rehabilitation center, Project Wildlife, which is run by the San Diego Humane Society.—
Susanne Rust
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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City officials pushed to build the temporary jail ahead of the World Cup, saying the major event could strain the city’s limited rehabilitation and detention resources.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Restoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restoration. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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