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.
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Recent Examples of restorations
We are honored to bring these 4K restorations into theaters for the first time, where their scale, beauty, and historical resonance can be fully experienced by new audiences and longtime admirers alike.
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Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 18 Mar. 2026
One of the group’s key members is designer and gallerist Casey W Smith, who oversaw the home’s most recent series of renovation and restorations.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2026
Thanks to an infusion of European Union pandemic recovery funding, a frenzied series of restorations at religious, historic and cultural sites around the Eternal City are popping up.
—ABC News, 9 Mar. 2026
Bone grafts, dental restorations, and implants are patient-specific so 3D printing makes perfect sense.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 23 Feb. 2026
Louisville Metro Government also recently funded restorations to Chickasaw Park’s pond and partnered with Olmsted Parks Conservancy to renovate the tennis courts.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Feb. 2026
The theater restorations are magnificent, revealing the building’s decorative treasures in new light.
—Tony Bravo, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Feb. 2026
Historic photographs of the garden were used during both restorations for accuracy in recreating structures, walkways, and plantings.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Some of the villas show wear and tear, but restorations are already on the way.
—Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 18 Mar. 2026
One of the group’s key members is designer and gallerist Casey W Smith, who oversaw the home’s most recent series of renovation and restorations.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2026
Thanks to an infusion of European Union pandemic recovery funding, a frenzied series of restorations at religious, historic and cultural sites around the Eternal City are popping up.
—ABC News, 9 Mar. 2026
Bone grafts, dental restorations, and implants are patient-specific so 3D printing makes perfect sense.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 23 Feb. 2026
Louisville Metro Government also recently funded restorations to Chickasaw Park’s pond and partnered with Olmsted Parks Conservancy to renovate the tennis courts.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Feb. 2026
The theater restorations are magnificent, revealing the building’s decorative treasures in new light.
—Tony Bravo, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Feb. 2026
Historic photographs of the garden were used during both restorations for accuracy in recreating structures, walkways, and plantings.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Some of the villas show wear and tear, but restorations are already on the way.
—Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restorations
renovations
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About a year and a half after accepting the project – and more than $600,000 in renovations later – the center renovation wrapped in December.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium undergoing renovations Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, where the Memphis Tigers play their home football games, is in the midst of a $220 million renovation.—
John Beifuss,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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