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preserved

[pri-zurvd] / prɪˈzɜrvd /
ADJECTIVE
dried
Synonyms
STRONGEST
dehydrated dry
STRONG
desiccated
ADJECTIVE
observed
Synonyms
STRONGEST
remembered
STRONG
celebrated consecrated esteemed honored kept memorialized minded recalled regarded respected reverenced sanctified solemnized venerated worshiped
Antonyms
STRONG
dishonored
WEAK
abandoned desecrated forgotten unnoticed unperceived unseen
ADJECTIVE
protected
Synonyms
STRONGEST
covered guaranteed guarded secured sheltered
STRONG
camouflaged cherished defended disguised ensconced fostered harbored safeguarded shaded
WEAK
cared for immune safe
Antonyms
STRONGEST
exposed
WEAK
insecure susceptible unprotected unsheltered vulnerable weak
ADJECTIVE
safe
Synonyms
STRONGEST
intact protected secure
STRONG
okay snug
WEAK
cherished free from danger guarded home free impervious impregnable in safety inviolable invulnerable maintained out of danger out of harm's way safe and sound safeguarded sheltered shielded sitting pretty tended unassailable undamaged under lock and key under one's wing unharmed unhurt uninjured unmolested unscathed unthreatened vindicated watched
Antonyms
STRONGEST
insecure unprotected
WEAK
dangerous exposed harmful incautious poisonous risky unguarded unsafe unthoughtful vulnerable
ADJECTIVE
saved
Synonyms
STRONGEST
freed released rescued
STRONG
conserved cured defended guarded healed maintained protected reclaimed regenerated safeguarded salvaged secure
WEAK
safe unthreatened
Antonyms
STRONG
insecure unprotected
WEAK
lost destroyed ruined spent squandered wasted
ADJECTIVE
smoked
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cured dried
WEAK
kippered
ADJECTIVE
whole
Synonyms
STRONGEST
mature safe
STRONG
good mint solid sound
WEAK
complete completed developed faultless flawless in good order in one piece intact inviolate plenary replete ship-shape thorough together undamaged unharmed unhurt unimpaired uninjured unmarred unmutilated unscathed untouched without a scratch
Antonyms
STRONG
incomplete unreliable
WEAK
broken deficient fractional hurt impaired imperfect insufficient part partial sick unhealthy

Example Sentences

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But it proves that these important clues to Martian history have been preserved on the surface for more than three billion years, they added.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

Its presence could serve as an indicator of the positive relationship between virgin olive oil consumption and preserved cognitive function.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

For some, wealth isn’t just a resource to be used — it’s something to be preserved.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

The bones have been described as well preserved, and researchers said the cave was emerging as one of the most important prehistoric archives in Britain.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

She was determined that the land should be preserved rather than exploited.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone