restoration

noun

Definition of restorationnext
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 Everything has been given the full 4K restoration treatment; even Making ‘The Shining,’ the legendary lo-fi 1980 documentary that Stanley’s daughter, Vivian Kubrick, shot on the set of his Stephen King adaptation, gets a spit-and-polish upgrade. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2026 The company wanted to undertake a Kubrick project, starting with a restoration of Eyes Wide Shut, which had never before received the 4K treatment. — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026 The partnership has until now mostly focused on experimental cinema, film restoration, and building the museum’s moving-image collection. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 21 Oct. 2026 The global market for anti-aging products — including anti-wrinkle creams, plastic surgery and hair restoration — was nearly $78 billion in 2025, according to a study by Precedence Research. — Tom Roland, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for restoration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restoration
  1. refurbishment
  2. renovation
  3. reconstruction
  4. rehabilitation
Noun
  • Stocchetto’s son Maurizio, the current owner, marked the 50th anniversary with a light refurbishment but one that kept the vintage backbone intact, from the brocades and mirrors to the marble floor and dark wood panels.
    — Jaclyn DeGiorgio, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
  • As part of the extensive refurbishment, the vehicle was rid of some aftermarket add-ons and had its exterior smoothed out and polished to a brilliant, like-new shine.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of refurbishment
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  • Valentina Duarte The initial renovation cost was approximately $300,000, according to Slocum, which the couple funded from their savings.
    — Sophie Caldwell,Valentina Duarte, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Hosted by Art Edmonds, Home for Good is a home renovation series honoring people who make a difference in their communities.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of renovation
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  • The Lake Street Bridge, which is 109 years old, closed for two years in October 2025 for extensive reconstruction and repairs.
    — Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Multilateral talks, meanwhile, would bring European officials to the table as well — to discuss region-wide issues of reconstruction and postwar economic relations between Russia and Europe, especially on the key issue of energy.
    — David Ignatius, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of reconstruction
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  • Lula defended rehabilitation but said serious offenders should not qualify, then questioned whether Bolsonaro would pardon his father.
    — Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The recommendation was rehabilitation over surgery, and within a few weeks a follow-up MRI indicated Simmons continued to progress and the disk had improved.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of rehabilitation

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“Restoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restoration. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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