state of preservation

noun phrase

: the condition in which something has been kept
The ancient paintings were found in a perfect state of preservation.
The shrine is in a poor state of preservation.

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The fact that the barrels remain in an exceptional state of preservation speaks to the effectiveness of this 17th-century strategy to store lime long-term. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026 The collection was distinguished by its quality, state of preservation and provenance, with some pieces directly handed down from Queen Marie Antoinette. — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 31 Dec. 2025 Aside from exhibiting such a strange and unique state of preservation, the examples allowed the pair to analyze the predator’s choices of prey. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Nov. 2025 The pieces were in a relatively good state of preservation, officials said, and scans of the items showed more of their details. — Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for state of preservation

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“State of preservation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/state%20of%20preservation. Accessed 12 Jul. 2026.

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