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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One of the most exciting restorations of this year, or any other year, comes to New York this Sunday, May 3rd, with a rare screening of Frank Perry’s searing and lyrical 1969 teen drama Last Summer at the Paris Theater.
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Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2026
Thanks to some fundraising and a monthslong restoration process, Geneva’s Fabyan Villa Museum will now be displaying one of Doeuillet’s gowns.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
After months of grinding, this month gradually shifts from a focus on output to restoration; from hustle to something softer and sweeter.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
The club underwent an extensive restoration and remained open.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
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Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2026
Thanks to some fundraising and a monthslong restoration process, Geneva’s Fabyan Villa Museum will now be displaying one of Doeuillet’s gowns.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
After months of grinding, this month gradually shifts from a focus on output to restoration; from hustle to something softer and sweeter.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
The club underwent an extensive restoration and remained open.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for restoration
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Now, under their leadership and following this major refurbishment, a new chapter in the history of luxury tourism in Marbella begins.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Former Johnson spokesperson Cassio Mendoza said in November the city expected to spend just north of $19 million to purchase the property, with the rest of the funds expected to go to refurbishment.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Yet across prewar co-ops and walk-ups that haven’t seen a renovation since Ed Koch was mayor, the stainless steel panel listing each unit next to a tiny, round button remains ubiquitous.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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In Quattrone and Isabella Lim’s renovation of the 14th-century château, the counter stools create a sense of playfulness among cabinetry by Plain English in a kitchen dating to 1350.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
30 Apr. 2026
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Kim noted providing ample parking will be important as Jackson Street will lose street parking on one side following an upcoming road reconstruction project, which will add a bike lane.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
27 Apr. 2026
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Progress toward further phases, including disarming Hamas, reconstruction and transferring power, is stalled.—
SAM METZ,
Arkansas Online,
26 Apr. 2026
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Image rehabilitation has a price.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Namie said Starks wasn’t a good candidate for rehabilitation and is a danger to society because of his actions.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Restoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restoration. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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