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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One premise was that Schepers accidentally drove into a body of water, something supported by the fact that her canary yellow Toyota Celica was never found, her credit cards and bank account remained untouched, and nothing from her apartment taken.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2025
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Immense biodiversity and vast swaths of raw, untouched jungle make Nicaragua a dream for adventurous travelers.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Mar. 2025
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Once notified of the problem, the three local governments reacted by curtailing use of their contaminated wells and relying more on uncontaminated wells.—
Kevin Spear,
Orlando Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2025
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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
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
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Several agents observed that the new money in Palm Beach County is notably younger: couples with small children who have fled larger cities to congregate with the like-minded in a pristine place without the irritation of homelessness or, for that matter, encounters with the middle class.—
Emily Witt,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2025
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With all the uncertainty surrounding the sale of the team and many fans wanting new ownership, and both the club and its fan base looking to shed the bad taste of last year’s collapse, the Twins are hoping for a pristine start to 2025.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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With around 500 full-time residents, unspoiled shores, and no high-rises in sight, peace is easy to come by.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2025
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The resort features 21 infinity pool villas and five hilltop Grand Residences, offering access to one of the most unspoiled reefs in the world.—
Kaila Yu,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 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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In the awards race, the question looms: Will any of the nominees make it to the ceremony untainted?—
Michael Schulman,
The New Yorker,
6 Feb. 2025
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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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“Preserved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preserved. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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