restoration
noun
res·to·ra·tion
ˌre-stə-ˈrā-shən 
1
a
: a bringing back to a former position or condition : reinstatement
the restoration of peace
b
c
: a restoring to an unimpaired or improved condition
the restoration of a painting
d
: the replacing of missing teeth or crowns
2
: something that is restored
especially
: a representation or reconstruction of the original form (as of a fossil or a building)
3
capitalized
a
: the reestablishing of the monarchy in England in 1660 under Charles II
b
: the period in English history usually held to coincide with the reign of Charles II but sometimes to extend through the reign of James II
Examples of restoration in a Sentence
The building is undergoing restoration.
the restoration of peace after war
the restoration of law and order by the police
The town called for a restoration of the law.
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This is no Mustang or Camaro restoration project, where a catalog and a credit card can have a new car delivered to one’s door.
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 13 June 2025
The Prince of Wales, 42, made a surprise visit to a remote part of southwest England on June 12, kicking off an ambitious restoration project.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 12 June 2025
But the future of its weathered walls is now uncertain—not because of threats from invaders or shifting empires, but because of the sudden suspension of restoration funds.
—Smithsonian Magazine, 12 June 2025
Emi Ko is among select pieces to be auctioned at a closing gala on June 20, with proceeds directly supporting coral reef protection and restoration around the world.
—Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 13 June 2025
The Prince of Wales, 42, made a surprise visit to a remote part of southwest England on June 12, kicking off an ambitious restoration project.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 12 June 2025
But the future of its weathered walls is now uncertain—not because of threats from invaders or shifting empires, but because of the sudden suspension of restoration funds.
—Smithsonian Magazine, 12 June 2025
Emi Ko is among select pieces to be auctioned at a closing gala on June 20, with proceeds directly supporting coral reef protection and restoration around the world.
—Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for restoration
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“Restoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/restoration. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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restoration
noun
res·to·ra·tion
ˌres-tə-ˈrā-shən
1
: an act of restoring or the condition of being restored
2
: something (as a building) that has been restored
Medical Definition
restoration
noun
res·to·ra·tion
ˌres-tə-ˈrā-shən
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