the act of restoring; renewal, revival, or reestablishment.
the state or fact of being restored.
a return of something to a former, original, normal, or unimpaired condition.
restitution of something taken away or lost.
something that is restored, as by renovating.
a reconstruction or reproduction of an ancient building, extinct animal, or the like, showing it in its original state.
a putting back into a former position, dignity, etc.
Dentistry.
the Restoration,
the reestablishment of the monarchy in England with the return of Charles II in 1660.
the period of the reign of Charles II (1660–85), sometimes extended to include the reign of James II (1685–88).
the act of restoring or state of being restored, as to a former or original condition, place, etc
the replacement or giving back of something lost, stolen, etc
something restored, replaced, or reconstructed
a model or representation of an extinct animal, landscape of a former geological age, etc
The Restoration is known as a period of comparative gaiety in England after the severe days of government by the Puritans. Plays, in particular, had been banned by the Puritans; a large number, notably comedies, were produced during the Restoration.
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Late Latin restaurātiōn-, stem of restaurātiō; equivalent to restore + -ation
A restoration is when you bring something back to what it was. A crumbling house that is lovingly-rebuilt in its original style, a king who was kicked off his throne only to get it back — these are restorations. Notice the difference between renovation and restoration. If you restore a 1950s house, you use period materials and effects. A renovation might include new things. Restoration always means a putting back: if you've been ill, but get better, you might talk about your restoration of health.
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The restoration will also preserve its immersive large-format curved-screen presentation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
The restoration on the Mills Act Property, which provides tax incentives to upkeep historic homes, has required an ecosystem of experts, including a colorist and curatorial rug merchant.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
"Any opportunity I can come out and help with restoration projects then I do."
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
Working at specialist car restoration business Tolman, Priestley, 29, has embarked on a "heritage vehicle technician" apprenticeship.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
“The restoration has been going on for more than ten years.”
From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan
Appeared in the July 3, 2026, print edition as 'The Court’s Constitutional Restoration'.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
Lineage has also contracted with Orkin and Signal Restoration services to manage the possibility of pests being drawn to the rotting food.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026
Lineage, which operated the cold storage warehouse, hired Signal Restoration Services — a national cleanup and restoration company — to lead efforts at the Boyle Heights facility, the company said in a statement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
In 2020, the Supreme Court had ruled that the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, a related statute from 1993, allowed individual damages suits against federal officials for religious liberty violations.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026
In 1602 Tycho Brahe published his Instruments for the Restoration of Astronomy, which provided elaborate illustrations of the new instruments he had devised for conducting astronomical observations.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
Possible applications could include professional treatments for enamel erosion, products for sensitive teeth, and materials designed to improve the durability of fillings or other restorations.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 23, 2026
His company, Film Leader Co., supervises film restorations and runs technical operations for a smattering of cinema houses across the country.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
“Careful restorations have maintained the historical architecture, while elevating the property to a level of epic glamour with all the modern luxuries of today,” adds the listing.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 17, 2026
And deeper analysis of paint layers led to a big switch: The original wall color was not the bright blue of restorations past.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 7, 2026
The individual figures are not much altered, as the restorations of Thorwaldsen, even when incorrect, have now a prescriptive right of which it is not easy to deprive them.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 4 "Grasshopper" to "Greek Language" by Various
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