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
His attorney drafted a letter to DOJ leaders during the Trump presidential transition appealing for a restoration of rights.
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Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 1 May 2025
The money raised helps fund axolotl research and habitat restoration efforts.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 30 Apr. 2025
This particular restoration takes the chassis of a Land Cruiser FZJ80 and dresses it in the body of an FJ62.
—London Clark, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2025
The drive-in just completed a restoration of the marquee board that greets fans and tells them what movies are scheduled for the night.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2025
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Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 1 May 2025
The money raised helps fund axolotl research and habitat restoration efforts.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 30 Apr. 2025
This particular restoration takes the chassis of a Land Cruiser FZJ80 and dresses it in the body of an FJ62.
—London Clark, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2025
The drive-in just completed a restoration of the marquee board that greets fans and tells them what movies are scheduled for the night.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for restoration
Noun
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The minerals agreement aims to offer the White House an economic incentive to maintain its investments in Ukraine's defense and reconstruction as the Trump administration seeks to negotiate an end to the war with Russia.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
1 May 2025
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She's previously written for a half dozen outlets, produced Nikkei Asia's geopolitical news podcast, and received a grant from the Pulitzer Center for Crisis Reporting to report on post-conflict reconstruction in Turkey.—
Monica Hunter-Hart,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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The rehabilitation area includes 23 tanks that range between 150 and 800 gallons, and a 100,000 gallon saltwater pool.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2025
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Landlords must weigh additional information provided by a tenant, such as personal references, evidence of rehabilitation or attempts to resolve past evictions.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2025
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“Restoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restoration. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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