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 conservancy envisions that costs would be split between rebuilding the west grandstand, replacing the track and field, and reimagining a new east grandstand with a lower height that would allow for park and community uses.
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Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 12 Aug. 2025
Working through the Eagle Valley Land Trust, the conservancy transferred the land to the national forest, which lacks the resources to operate it.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 11 Aug. 2025
The property will remain closed to public access until the funding goal is met, and it is turned over to the conservancy.
—Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 18 July 2025
Pinto points out, for example, that walking safaris are a memorable experience that give an entirely new perspective on the destination, but they’re only permitted in private conservancies or concessions, not in national parks.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
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Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 12 Aug. 2025
Working through the Eagle Valley Land Trust, the conservancy transferred the land to the national forest, which lacks the resources to operate it.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 11 Aug. 2025
The property will remain closed to public access until the funding goal is met, and it is turned over to the conservancy.
—Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 18 July 2025
Pinto points out, for example, that walking safaris are a memorable experience that give an entirely new perspective on the destination, but they’re only permitted in private conservancies or concessions, not in national parks.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conservancy
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This fall’s exhibition at the University of Minnesota’s art museum asks us to consider the rug — a functional object, a decorative object, an artistic object, a form of storytelling and cultural preservation.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
7 Sep. 2025
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But the County Commission then voted to nullify the preservation board’s move, Stander recalled.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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This is important for conservation when considering breeding and relocation initiatives to increase the size and health of populations.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Sep. 2025
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Money raised from Arizona lottery games goes toward funding higher education, health and human services, environmental conservation and economic and business development in the state.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Conservancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conservancy. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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