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as in preserving
the act or activity of keeping something in an existing and usually satisfactory condition
each curator is responsible for the preservation of the works of art within his or her department
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as in conservation
the careful maintaining and protection of something valuable especially in its natural or original state
the preservation of the tropical rainforests is a global responsibility
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Recent Examples of preservation
Apart from beautification and preservation, such extracts are used for their healing abilities.
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Yinka Elujoba, Vulture, 25 Apr. 2025
Bringing awareness to environmental protection, activists and citizens typically will come together on this day to celebrate what makes our planet so unique, and call on humanity to fight for its preservation.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 22 Apr. 2025
In the preservation lab, where visitors observe ongoing conservation efforts, Messinger and other preservationists continue to clean and conserve the artifacts.
—Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2025
In 2008, the county started working with the Alexander Company, a Wisconsin developer with a history of historic preservation and adaptive reuse.
—Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2025
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Yinka Elujoba, Vulture, 25 Apr. 2025
Bringing awareness to environmental protection, activists and citizens typically will come together on this day to celebrate what makes our planet so unique, and call on humanity to fight for its preservation.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 22 Apr. 2025
In the preservation lab, where visitors observe ongoing conservation efforts, Messinger and other preservationists continue to clean and conserve the artifacts.
—Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2025
In 2008, the county started working with the Alexander Company, a Wisconsin developer with a history of historic preservation and adaptive reuse.
—Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preservation
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By April, according to a WhatsApp conservation between former employees reviewed by The Times, the balance had fallen to $4.2 million.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2025
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Now, a new study offers some hope for the beloved species’ conservation.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
1 May 2025
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Understanding the Mental Load for Single Parents The mental load encompasses a variety of tasks, from cleaning and scheduling to managing childcare, social relationships, maintenance, finances, and more.—
Lia Miller,
Parents,
1 May 2025
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Lilly is also studying the use of oral GLP-1 medications from a weight loss maintenance perspective.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
1 May 2025
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The cave also isn't a simple walk in a park, as the conservancy also describes potential hazards such as poison oak, falling rocks, and even rattlesnakes and bees.—
Staff Author,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2025
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The conservancy compiles water quality and testing information on the Connecticut River and makes those results available to the public.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Preservation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preservation. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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