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
Macron has framed the overhaul as a national priority, comparing its ambition to other landmark French restoration efforts and casting it as part of a broader defense of French cultural prestige.
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Thomas Adamson, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
But some power restoration efforts were delayed because of the very weather that caused them.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 24 Feb. 2026
Rhode Island Energy Greg Cornett has said that power restoration could take up to 72 hours for some customers.
—Eryn Dion, The Providence Journal, 24 Feb. 2026
National Grid crews are barreling forward with their restoration efforts across the Bay State following the blizzard.
—Joe Dwinell, Boston Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
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Thomas Adamson, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
But some power restoration efforts were delayed because of the very weather that caused them.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 24 Feb. 2026
Rhode Island Energy Greg Cornett has said that power restoration could take up to 72 hours for some customers.
—Eryn Dion, The Providence Journal, 24 Feb. 2026
National Grid crews are barreling forward with their restoration efforts across the Bay State following the blizzard.
—Joe Dwinell, Boston Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for restoration
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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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With the contract signed and keys in hand, Adler set about doing the work her firm is known for—highlighting classic structural elements, preserving history through painstaking refurbishment, and formulating the perfect mix of modern, bespoke, and antique elements.—
David Foxley,
Architectural Digest,
25 Feb. 2026
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Elevators were installed during the historic building’s renovation.—
Leandra Beabout,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Feb. 2026
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The National Capital Planning Commission — another oversight board stacked with the president's allies — is expected to render its verdict on the East Wing renovation in early March.—
Arden Farhi,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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The reconstruction, which was published on Monday in Comptes Rendus Palevol, took five years, according to lead author Amélie Beaudet, a paleoanthropologist at the Laboratory Paleontology Evolution Paleoecosystems Paleoprimatology (PALEVOPRIM), a research organization in France.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
2 Mar. 2026
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With an emphasis on construction and raw materials, the aesthetic evolved as reconstruction efforts were underway in the post-war era.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
2 Mar. 2026
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The news was a bitter blow for Everton and Branthwaite, with the club’s medical team having taken a cautious approach to his rehabilitation.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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Quintanilla criticizes opponents Johnson and Allred for wealth, stock trades, and immigration votes, positioning himself as a candidate who prioritizes immigrant families, small businesses, drug rehabilitation, senior relief, and local development programs.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Restoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restoration. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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