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
Adding localized pollution and physical disruptions from closer boat traffic will result in scientifically verifiable higher mortality rates for these restoration efforts.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
The option to enable or disable Drive file restoration is also on the same page.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
So, Navon and her husband undertook a full restoration, sanding and staining them a honey-oak hue that warms up the home from the ground up.
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 31 Mar. 2026
The multi-year project took shape during a fraught time, as the Palisades Fire caused significant smoke damage to the Eames House in 2025, though the landmark structure survived and reopened after months of restoration.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
The option to enable or disable Drive file restoration is also on the same page.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
So, Navon and her husband undertook a full restoration, sanding and staining them a honey-oak hue that warms up the home from the ground up.
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 31 Mar. 2026
The multi-year project took shape during a fraught time, as the Palisades Fire caused significant smoke damage to the Eames House in 2025, though the landmark structure survived and reopened after months of restoration.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for restoration
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The backstory The Waldorf Astoria New York, continuously managed and operated by Hilton since the 1970s, was closed for refurbishment in 2017 and is at last reopening this year after the glow-up of all glow-ups.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Hotels close for refurbishment all the time.—
Chris Dong,
Washington Post,
29 Mar. 2026
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Her favorite is the impressionist Musée d'Orsay, which is undergoing renovation through summer 2028 but remains open.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Mottola picked Epstein’s brain on home-renovation plans, possible business deals, and board role offers.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
2 Apr. 2026
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When the work is done on the southbound side, the concrete barrier will be placed on the northbound of the bridge for reconstruction and traffic purposes.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
30 Mar. 2026
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Extremely risky orbital reconstruction surgery was a possibility, along with a donor nerve, or a full donor eye.—
Assistant Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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His attorney confirmed on Wednesday that Nacua began receiving treatment at a rehabilitation care facility in March.—
Los Angeles Times staff,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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These efforts aim to enhance domestic production, improve distribution systems, and support agricultural rehabilitation.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Restoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restoration. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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