CONSERVATOR Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

conservator

noun

Definition of conservator

as in preservationist

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Recent Examples of conservator Some of the most striking features at Château de Cîteaux are the paintings and frescoes painstakingly restored by conservator Alice Gardien in the hotel’s restaurant. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2026 Another offering in the shop alludes to the fact that Leonardo’s painting was extensively restored by esteemed conservator Diane Modestini after being bought from an estate sale for a song by dealers Alexander Parrish and Robert Simon. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 29 July 2026 Thursday evening, joking about his suspension last year for his comments about reactions to conservator commentator Charlie Kirk’s death. — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 20 June 2026 Perhaps no one understands the allure of these properties better than Patricia Miller, the chief conservator at the Preservation Society of Newport County. — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for conservator

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Noun

But these ports can be problematic from a preservationist perspective.

— Andrew Webster, The Verge, 23 Oct. 2026
His administration is fighting a lawsuit filed by three Vietnam War veterans and a historic preservationist who contend that the arch would harm their experience of visiting the military cemetery and have asked for an emergency halt to the project.

— Dan Diamond, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of preservationist

Noun

Claxton is a true rim protector who can deter and affect shot-making around the rim.

— Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
Sultan-Epe is revered as a protector of seafarers and fishermen—a fitting association for a shrine overlooking the Caspian.

— Avantika Chaturvedi, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2026