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
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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
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The villa had been completely renovated once before, in the 1980s, though its landmark status kept the façade untouched.Ulrich Clewing, Architectural Digest, 12 Jan. 2025
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If snow or ice remains untouched for hours and hours after the storm, then liability may become an issue.Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 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
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The idea has remained controversial, given the difficulty of obtaining healthy, uncontaminated human brain tissue that could be used to study possible microbial inhabitants.Yasemin Saplakoglu, WIRED, 5 Jan. 2025
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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
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Just a few miles from Truckee, which anchors the California side of the crystalline lake, is Martis Camp, a low-key and high-luxury residential resort community spanning 2,177 pristine acres.Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 2 Jan. 2025
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Beneficial Lawn Weeds For decades, a pristine, weed-free lawn has served as the gold standard of the American landscape, but not all weeds are bad.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2025
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The spa is a true respite for unwinding after a day on the trails, and the jaw-dropping views of the Centennial State's wild, unspoiled beauty seal the deal.Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2024
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Photo : Molly Culver A covered patio with an outdoor fireplace and unspoiled landscape views.Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 19 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
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This threat means than an entire attack force can be protected with a few missiles.David Hambling, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Cher's an untainted soul who has never done anything bad to anybody.Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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On taking office, the 76-year-old Temer could have appointed aides who were untainted by the Car Wash scandal.Brian Winter, Foreign Affairs, 13 Apr. 2017
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“Preserved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preserved. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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