as in refurbishments
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.
Related Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of restorations
Here, a master ceramist works directly alongside students, designing and fabricating custom restorations in real time.
—
Yola Robert, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
The opening ushered in new shopping and dining, and that same year, The Baker Hotel officially began restorations as well.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025
This was the first of the midcentury restorations in town, a key component of Mother Road travel.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 14 Aug. 2025
After decades of abandonment and decay, the historic complex of Rockville mills in the northern end of Vernon soon could be getting closer to restorations as part of a 214-unit apartment complex along with shops, a restaurant and small businesses.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 8 Aug. 2025
Poindexter’s passion is sharing his restorations and using the work as history lessons for those who care to listen.
—Chris Dorsey, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Ranging from dark rom-coms to monster movies, Criterion is adding some proper deep cuts, as well as 4K restorations of two films that are already part of the collection.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 14 Dec. 2024
Earlier this year, the mansion closed for restorations.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
France’s President Emmanuel Macron set an ambitious target for reconstruction five years ago and, with his visit on Friday, returned to thank the hundreds who doused the flames and helped with restorations.
—Joseph Ataman, CNN, 30 Nov. 2024
Yola Robert, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
The opening ushered in new shopping and dining, and that same year, The Baker Hotel officially began restorations as well.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025
This was the first of the midcentury restorations in town, a key component of Mother Road travel.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 14 Aug. 2025
After decades of abandonment and decay, the historic complex of Rockville mills in the northern end of Vernon soon could be getting closer to restorations as part of a 214-unit apartment complex along with shops, a restaurant and small businesses.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 8 Aug. 2025
Poindexter’s passion is sharing his restorations and using the work as history lessons for those who care to listen.
—Chris Dorsey, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Ranging from dark rom-coms to monster movies, Criterion is adding some proper deep cuts, as well as 4K restorations of two films that are already part of the collection.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 14 Dec. 2024
Earlier this year, the mansion closed for restorations.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
France’s President Emmanuel Macron set an ambitious target for reconstruction five years ago and, with his visit on Friday, returned to thank the hundreds who doused the flames and helped with restorations.
—Joseph Ataman, CNN, 30 Nov. 2024
Cite this Entry
“Restorations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restorations. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share