as in untouched
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as in conserved
to keep in good condition
vigilantly preserving the ancient statue for future generations to enjoy
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Recent Examples of preserved
Joe Cornell, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
The agreement preserved DeSantis’ control over the district, while allowing for a new development plan to be crafted.
—Skyler Swisher, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Dec. 2024
The Historic Landmark District is well preserved, granted a bit of luck was involved.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 27 Dec. 2024
The agreement preserved DeSantis control over the district, while allowing for a new development plan to be crafted.
—Skyler Swisher, Sun Sentinel, 27 Dec. 2024
Another key oversight mechanism that must be preserved is the Pentagon’s independent testing office, which provides regular assessments of the state of major weapons programs.
—William Hartung, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Its service ended in 1909, and the lighthouse is now preserved by the National Park Service.
—Judy Garrison, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2024
Alongside traditional fixtures like the 2,700-pound cast iron chandeliers recreated from original construction drawings and photos with 21st-century energy-efficient lighting, graffiti has been preserved with every effort to find, credit and showcase the artists.
—Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Under Carmody’s leadership since 2007, Eastern Market has added new market days, supported food entrepreneurs and preserved its historic charm.
—Elissa Robinson, Detroit Free Press, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
Operational, commercial, and technological synergies will be preserved through agreements to ensure continuity, enhance speed, and reduce costs.
—Joe Cornell, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
The agreement preserved DeSantis’ control over the district, while allowing for a new development plan to be crafted.
—Skyler Swisher, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Dec. 2024
The Historic Landmark District is well preserved, granted a bit of luck was involved.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 27 Dec. 2024
The agreement preserved DeSantis control over the district, while allowing for a new development plan to be crafted.
—Skyler Swisher, Sun Sentinel, 27 Dec. 2024
Another key oversight mechanism that must be preserved is the Pentagon’s independent testing office, which provides regular assessments of the state of major weapons programs.
—William Hartung, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Its service ended in 1909, and the lighthouse is now preserved by the National Park Service.
—Judy Garrison, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2024
Alongside traditional fixtures like the 2,700-pound cast iron chandeliers recreated from original construction drawings and photos with 21st-century energy-efficient lighting, graffiti has been preserved with every effort to find, credit and showcase the artists.
—Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Under Carmody’s leadership since 2007, Eastern Market has added new market days, supported food entrepreneurs and preserved its historic charm.
—Elissa Robinson, Detroit Free Press, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preserved
Adjective
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Why do some trees burn in a fire and others seem untouched?—
Anita Chabria,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2025
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The untouched wilderness and absolute silence make for a truly serene and breathtaking start to the day.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
2 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The actual area requiring demining is certain to be much smaller—thirteen thousand five hundred square miles have already been cleared or deemed uncontaminated—but proving that this land is safe will still require an enormous amount of time and resources.—
Michael Holtz,
The New Yorker,
17 Jan. 2025
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Meaning, no water source, no matter how remote, can be guaranteed to be pristine or totally uncontaminated.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
10 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Not everyone was on the same page, as some commentators maintained that Lively had behaved rudely to Kjersti Flaa in that infamous interview and had a problematic past.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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An effective management team ensures the franchise’s core values, operational standards and customer experience are consistently maintained across all locations, which is particularly crucial for essential businesses.—
Gigi Schweikert,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Also available as a serenity-stimulating perfume, the scent smells like staring out at ocean waves from the inside of a pristine yoga studio.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
8 Feb. 2025
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For a healthy dose of solitude, head to Hunting Island State Park, a pristine stretch of coastline with miles of untouched beach and the iconic Hunting Island Lighthouse.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Golf carts and bicycles replace traffic and the serene, unspoiled beaches go on for miles without a high-rise in sight.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Feb. 2025
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Just north lies Spiaggia di Capo Bianco, the superyacht anchorage of choice set along a vast curve of unspoiled beach that gives easy access to reefs and caves that are ideal for snorkeling.—
Tristan Rutherford,
Robb Report,
1 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Just as Warner Bros had given Jane’s true creative freedom, from their recording sessions to making their own videos, American facilitated and protected Deconstruction’s art.—
Aaron Gilbreath,
SPIN,
31 Dec. 2024
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But the ecosystem is far from protected, and there are now more than 750 million devices vulnerable to attack.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Lil Petey has an honest heart and carries the untainted perspective of a pure, impressionable small child.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
29 Jan. 2025
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The supposedly authentic foreign experience is perhaps a sense of life untainted by the influence of global brands.—
Alex C. Park,
New York Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Preserved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preserved. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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