CONSERVATION Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

conservation

noun

ˌkän(t)-sər-ˈvā-shən

Definition of conservation

as in preservation

the careful maintaining and protection of something valuable especially in its natural or original state everyone has a duty to aid in the conservation of our nation's wilderness areas

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as in maintenance

the act or activity of keeping something in an existing and usually satisfactory condition the conservation of the nation's monuments and memorials

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Recent Examples of conservation That knowledge is helping to identify where conservation efforts can make a difference for the future. — Amy L. Scarpignato, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026 Nearly all organized hunting and fishing groups have come out in support of it, including the influential Colorado Wildlife Conservation Project, the state’s largest coalition of hunting, fishing, and wildlife conservation groups. — Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026 When Beatrice, the nice sister, knits a magical sweater from spider silk, the two embark on an adventure with surprising lessons on conservation and labor relations. — Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026 To honor her memory, FOBBV accepts donations to support its conservation efforts in the area. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for conservation

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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

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Many of these control panels are connected to the internet to allow maintenance companies to remotely access them.

— Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 13 Oct. 2026
Supermarket cold aisles are typically run by control panels that manage an entire store’s fridges and freezers and can be accessed over the internet, which lets maintenance companies adjust them from anywhere.

— Reuters, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2026

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