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as in preserving
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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as in conservation
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
However, an outpouring of grassroots fundraising support to the tune of over $40,000 enabled the preservation society to place markers at 13 significant sites.
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Karina Atkins, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2024
The tension between consumption and preservation raises an interesting psychological dilemma.
—Mark Littler, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Its age and preservation both play a role in its uniqueness.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 26 Oct. 2024
The partners are linked by architect Peter Marino, who was named chairman of the Venetian Heritage Foundation, a philanthropic organization dedicated to the restoration and preservation of Venice’s cultural treasures, in 2019.
—Joelle Diderich, WWD, 26 Oct. 2024
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Karina Atkins, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2024
The tension between consumption and preservation raises an interesting psychological dilemma.
—Mark Littler, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Its age and preservation both play a role in its uniqueness.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 26 Oct. 2024
The partners are linked by architect Peter Marino, who was named chairman of the Venetian Heritage Foundation, a philanthropic organization dedicated to the restoration and preservation of Venice’s cultural treasures, in 2019.
—Joelle Diderich, WWD, 26 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preservation
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The Minnesota State Lottery sends 40% of its revenue to the state’s Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund to pay for conservation projects.Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 6 Nov. 2024
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Safari Club International also contributed two conservation grants, according to the research acknowledgements.Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2024
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The first-term member supports consistent city park maintenance and wants to look into state and federal funding for city infrastructure projects and other local amenities.Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Implementing proactive maintenance programs, responding quickly to tenant concerns, and continually improving the property’s amenities are essential components of a strong management strategy.Meyer Orbach, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Outside the pavilion, the Water Lily Court (which exhibits several of Longwood’s 1,200 water lilies) has been enclosed in a ring of columns that transition the historic conservancies made of stone and composite into the contemporary ones of glass and steel.William O'Connor, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2024
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From noon to 1:30 p.m., guests 16 and older will gather in the Eaton Canyon Nature Auditorium for the conservancy’s training, which will go over safety tips for recreationists, including on bear spray and air horns.Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Preservation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preservation. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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