well-preserved
adjective
: kept in good condition over a long period of time
well-preserved fossils
(humorous) She just turned 60, but she's well-preserved for her age.
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They were found at a depth of up to 4.5 feet, and while some seem well-preserved, others are cracked or ruined.
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Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Nov. 2024
Despite being underwater for hundreds of years, the remains were remarkably well-preserved because a layer of sediment that settled over the ship created an oxygen-free environment, said Shankland, who will begin as a lecturer at the University of Glasgow in Scotland in November.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024
Then a tiny ornament revealed a very big name
The artifacts are extremely well-preserved, Creasman said.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 12 Oct. 2024
The place is remarkably well-preserved, with tidy houses decorated with flower boxes and ornate sgraffito (decoration scratched into their exterior walls) and flowing mineral water springs around town.
—Ann Abel, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Nov. 2024
Despite being underwater for hundreds of years, the remains were remarkably well-preserved because a layer of sediment that settled over the ship created an oxygen-free environment, said Shankland, who will begin as a lecturer at the University of Glasgow in Scotland in November.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024
Then a tiny ornament revealed a very big name
The artifacts are extremely well-preserved, Creasman said.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 12 Oct. 2024
The place is remarkably well-preserved, with tidy houses decorated with flower boxes and ornate sgraffito (decoration scratched into their exterior walls) and flowing mineral water springs around town.
—Ann Abel, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Well-preserved.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-preserved. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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