PRESERVATIONIST Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

preservationist

noun

Definition of preservationist

as in conservator

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Recent Examples of preservationist Like many of Savannah's riverfront hotels, the Alida lives in a converted warehouse and is named for Alida Harper Fowlkes, a beloved architectural preservationist. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026 In 2026, the fair is honoring Helen Storrow, the philanthropist and preservationist who helped shape its home cooking programs and championed simple, farm-to-table recipes. — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2026 Dorothy Jenkins Fields, a Miami historian and preservationist being honored by the organization, recalled the scenes from many OBCs in her lifetime. — Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026 Take the experience of Krista Kowalczyk, a photo preservationist from Fort Myers, Florida. — Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for preservationist

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conservator

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He, the paintings conservator, and me, the stone conservator.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Sep. 2026
Allman’s wife, Mariangela King Allman, has since applied for the guardianship role and asked that the Los Angeles County judge on the conservatorship case appoint her as conservator if one is needed in California.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2026

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