PRESERVATION Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

preservation

noun

ˌpre-zər-ˈvā-shən

Definition of preservation

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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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 The project is pitched as a black dramedy that probes the line between real connection and digital preservation. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026 Right Now told The Times that the house is in good shape, is actively occupied — by people, not wild animals — and is slowly but steadily being renovated with long-term preservation in mind. — Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026 The petition had raised concerns about the preservation of the late actress' estate. — ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026 Williams, the sociologist, noted an overlap between supporters and cultural-preservation movements across post-industrial Britain. — Vanda Mayer, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for preservation

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Noun

There are solutions for age verification that are both accurate and privacy preserving.

— Annie Chestnut Tutor, Boston Herald, 18 Aug. 2025

Definition of preserving

Noun

Hunting license fees and federal excise taxes on firearms, ammunition and archery equipment help fund habitat restoration, wildlife research and conservation programs.

— Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026
The land the tribe inhabited before being evicted is now divided among ranchers, government agencies and a conservation nonprofit.

— Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of conservation

Noun

Many of these control panels are connected to the internet to allow maintenance companies to remotely access them.

— Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 13 Oct. 2026
Supermarket cold aisles are typically run by control panels that manage an entire store’s fridges and freezers and can be accessed over the internet, which lets maintenance companies adjust them from anywhere.

— Reuters, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of maintenance

Noun

Fresco and the conservancy are playing a part in writing the location's next chapter.

— Gio Insignares, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
The conservancy built a 14,400-square-foot greenhouse habitat and a 6,000-square-foot hoop house cold frame to hold up to 500 turtles as a temporary quarantine for new arrivals.

— Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026

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