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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 restorations
During the 17th and 18th centuries, the cathedral underwent major restorations and additions.
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Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
France’s President Emmanuel Macron set an ambitious target for reconstruction five years ago and, with his visit on Friday, returned to thank the hundreds who doused the flames and helped with restorations.
—Joseph Ataman, CNN, 30 Nov. 2024
Despite the new renovations, full restorations will likely take years to complete.
—Danielle Jennings, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
Though restorations of this magnitude can often take decades, Macron’s vow has come to fruition—Notre-Dame will reopen on December 8, 2024.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
In the meantime, home renovation fans can get their fill of flips, reveals, custom features, and jaw-dropping restorations from the Napiers by streaming previous seasons of Home Town on Max and discovery+.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024
Bashaw is best known for his work as a business owner and developer, including the historic restorations of Congress Hall and the Virginia Hotel in Cape May.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024
Officials hope that the new restorations will keep the beloved sculpture upright and in good condition for many years to come.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Oct. 2024
Hollywood’s major studios have stepped up by providing fresh digital restorations for a major retrospective of Fred Zinnemann’s work at the Lumière Film Festival in France’s Lyon.
—Lise Pedersen, Variety, 16 Oct. 2024
Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
France’s President Emmanuel Macron set an ambitious target for reconstruction five years ago and, with his visit on Friday, returned to thank the hundreds who doused the flames and helped with restorations.
—Joseph Ataman, CNN, 30 Nov. 2024
Despite the new renovations, full restorations will likely take years to complete.
—Danielle Jennings, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
Though restorations of this magnitude can often take decades, Macron’s vow has come to fruition—Notre-Dame will reopen on December 8, 2024.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
In the meantime, home renovation fans can get their fill of flips, reveals, custom features, and jaw-dropping restorations from the Napiers by streaming previous seasons of Home Town on Max and discovery+.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024
Bashaw is best known for his work as a business owner and developer, including the historic restorations of Congress Hall and the Virginia Hotel in Cape May.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024
Officials hope that the new restorations will keep the beloved sculpture upright and in good condition for many years to come.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Oct. 2024
Hollywood’s major studios have stepped up by providing fresh digital restorations for a major retrospective of Fred Zinnemann’s work at the Lumière Film Festival in France’s Lyon.
—Lise Pedersen, Variety, 16 Oct. 2024
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