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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Recent Examples of restoration
Martha’s keen eye for decorating and penchant for restoration was obvious, and led to a series of business endeavors that quickly earned her national acclaim.
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Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 18 Apr. 2025
The New Moon in Taurus on April 27 opens space for play, romance, and creative restoration.
—Colin Bedell, Them., 18 Apr. 2025
Although the community lies beyond the acreage American Forests has eyed for restoration, Dale mentioned the idea to Ellie Torres, a county commissioner who represents the area.
—Laura Mallonee, Wired News, 12 Apr. 2025
Here are some other ideas for businesses: Furniture restoration/upcycling
Creating artisan goods
Tailoring/sewing services
Interior decorating
Home organizing
Cooking/baking
7.
—Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 18 Apr. 2025
The New Moon in Taurus on April 27 opens space for play, romance, and creative restoration.
—Colin Bedell, Them., 18 Apr. 2025
Although the community lies beyond the acreage American Forests has eyed for restoration, Dale mentioned the idea to Ellie Torres, a county commissioner who represents the area.
—Laura Mallonee, Wired News, 12 Apr. 2025
Here are some other ideas for businesses: Furniture restoration/upcycling
Creating artisan goods
Tailoring/sewing services
Interior decorating
Home organizing
Cooking/baking
7.
—Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for restoration
Noun
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The two leaders discussed the war and Italy’s role in an eventual postwar reconstruction of Ukraine.—
Colleen Barry and Josh Boak,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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Instead, the researchers' crime scene reconstruction suggests that the planet was once Jupiter-sized, but in an orbit close to the host star—one tighter even than Mercury's orbit around our sun.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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Hemphill's lawyer, a public defender assigned to represent him at least through his arraignment, had urged Scherzer to move him to a rehabilitation facility to deal with substance abuse issues.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2025
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There also will be clinical services, including physical and occupational therapies, speech pathology services, and specialized programs dedicated to neurological, stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury and amputation rehabilitation.—
Stephanie Lam,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Restoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restoration. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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