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 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 Because the trips directly support white shark research, a portion of the trip fee is tax-deductible, the conservancy writes on its website. — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026 According to the lawsuit, Lindemann agreed to remove the sculpture by August 31, 2025, after a meeting with conservancy officials in May. — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for conservancy

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Targeting equipment essential to the preservation of fresh products and to the food supply of the French people is of extreme gravity and is unprecedented.

— Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
If cash preservation is existential, every interesting experiment cannot remain sacred.

— Alla Adam, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of preservation

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More than 180,000 giant tortoises roaming freely on our atoll is proof of what long-term commitment to conservation can achieve.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026
In recent years, California has increasingly prioritized wildlife crossings in its conservation strategy.

— Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

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