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 Fresco and the conservancy are playing a part in writing the location's next chapter. — Gio Insignares, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026 The conservancy built a 14,400-square-foot greenhouse habitat and a 6,000-square-foot hoop house cold frame to hold up to 500 turtles as a temporary quarantine for new arrivals. — Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026 The front deck looks across the surrounding forest toward the Sierra Crest, while the adjacent conservancy land provides separation from neighboring homes. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026 Train with Anti-Poaching Dogs Throughout Africa’s national parks, wildlife conservancies, and private concessions, anti-poaching units are an essential part of conservation efforts. — Emily Baldwin, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for conservancy

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While horology businesses often maintain dedicated storefronts, mobile technicians remain vital to the preservation of these instruments.

— La'Tasha Givens, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
In August, the Supreme Court allowed construction to continue, finding that the preservation group likely lacked the right to sue based solely on its objections to the ballroom’s appearance.

— Rebecca Schneid, Time, 20 Oct. 2026

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Bull Shoals was six feet from the conservation pool level, but Beaver, Table Rock, Bull Shoals, Norfork and Greer's Ferry are all lakes that generate hydro-power, which will be reduced because of the low water conditions.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026
The Center for Western Priorities, a conservation advocacy nonprofit, first reported the project through a map tracking data centers on public land throughout the American West.

— Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 26 Oct. 2026

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