preservationist
noun
pres·er·va·tion·ist
ˌpre-zər-ˈvā-sh(ə-)nist 
: one who advocates preservation (as of a biological species or a historical landmark)
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The growing slate of projects has drawn legal challenges from preservationist groups and raised questions about the cost to taxpayers.
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Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Another circle is preserved inside the building, but developers MDM have so far failed to build a small museum and exhibition markers promised under a legal settlement with the city of Miami and preservationists.
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Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
The home’s condition has long alarmed preservationists, particularly aficionados of Wright’s work.
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Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Ahead of the vote Monday, the city’s plan was blasted by preservationists and praised by builders and business leaders.
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Ryan Gillespie,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 June 2026
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Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Another circle is preserved inside the building, but developers MDM have so far failed to build a small museum and exhibition markers promised under a legal settlement with the city of Miami and preservationists.
—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
The home’s condition has long alarmed preservationists, particularly aficionados of Wright’s work.
—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Ahead of the vote Monday, the city’s plan was blasted by preservationists and praised by builders and business leaders.
—
Ryan Gillespie,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 June 2026
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“Preservationist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preservationist. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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