PRESERVATION Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

preservation

noun

ˌpre-zər-ˈvā-shən

Definition of preservation

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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 For one thing, plenty still slips through the cracks; mobile games, for instance, are massively popular, but are rarely subject to preservation efforts outside of fan projects. — Andrew Webster, The Verge, 1 July 2026 Miami, in particular, has evolved into a global epicenter for both wealth preservation and lifestyle migration, reinforcing long-term demand fundamentals. — Elizabeth MacBride, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 The sites range from colonial-era architecture and public health landmarks to early mission churches, all of which face deterioration without sustained preservation efforts, according to the organization. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 30 June 2026 The National Trust for Historic Preservation filed a lawsuit in December aimed at blocking construction, asserting that ongoing construction is unlawful and must go through preservation reviews and seek approval from Congress. — Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for preservation

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

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

Definition of preserving

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Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium is celebrating 128 years as one of the city’s most enduring landmarks, a place where generations have come to see wildlife up close and learn about conservation without leaving town.

— Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 6 July 2026
The growing pressure on coastal communities has pushed ocean conservation higher on the political agenda as communities struggle for survival and try to protect their ocean economies.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 July 2026

Definition of conservation

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There have been eight such incidents in the last 13 months, according to the conservancy, including one in January where a horse ran into traffic and struck several cars.

— Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 19 June 2026
Also Ol Seki is located on a conservancy not a national park.

— Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026

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