CONSERVANCY Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

conservancy

noun

kən-ˈsər-vən(t)-sē

Definition of conservancy

as in preservation

the careful maintaining and protection of something valuable especially in its natural or original state she's devoted her life to conservancy of the rain forest

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Recent Examples of conservancy The site includes more than 1,000 Christmas trees of various sizes and species, but proposals for other compatible agricultural uses are also welcome, according to the conservancy. — Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 5 Aug. 2026 After sampling was complete, the shark was hauled off the beach and disposed of with the help of heavy equipment supplied by the county, conservancy officials said. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 4 Aug. 2026 Following the restoration of one of Pittsburgh's key park landmarks, the city and its parks conservancy were awarded a 2026 Pennsylvania Historic Preservation Award from Preservation Pennsylvania. — Finch Walker, USA Today, 29 July 2026 The conservancy’s board voted 5-0 last month to approve a transfer plan for its portion of the property to the National Park Service. — Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for conservancy

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Blumberg and preservation One might imagine that a man nearing 90 and who was a prominent leader in hospitality has grappled with the issue of historic preservation.

— Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026
The concept of fertility preservation should not be a Hail Mary or a last-ditch effort.

— Dr. Jaime Knopman, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026

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The elm is also culturally important to the Northeast, said Gus Goodwin, a senior conservation planner for The Nature Conservancy.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
The elm is also culturally important to the Northeast, said Gus Goodwin, a senior conservation planner for the Nature Conservancy.

— Amanda Swinhart, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

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