as in greenhouse
a glass-enclosed building for growing plants
the college's conservatory is entirely devoted to cultivating and displaying orchids
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In the film, Andrew is constantly at odds with Terence Fletcher (J.K. Simmons), a jazz instructor at a prestigious New York City music conservatory who tests the limits of his students with his mentally and verbally abusive teaching methods.
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Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
The layout includes a formal drawing room, a dining room, a kitchen with an adjoining conservatory, and even a separate coach house with a kitchen and reception room—ideal for guests, staff, or perhaps a studio space.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 June 2025
The charismatic head of an acting conservatory who some members contend has turned into a cult leader isn’t abusive.
—Gary Baum, People.com, 9 June 2025
The Matthaei Botanical Gardens, established in 1907, encompasses more than 300 acres of diverse landscapes, including eleven outdoor gardens, a 10,000+ square-foot conservatory with numerous plant collections and nearly 3 miles of nature trails.
—Elissa Robinson, USA Today, 4 June 2025
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Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
The layout includes a formal drawing room, a dining room, a kitchen with an adjoining conservatory, and even a separate coach house with a kitchen and reception room—ideal for guests, staff, or perhaps a studio space.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 June 2025
The charismatic head of an acting conservatory who some members contend has turned into a cult leader isn’t abusive.
—Gary Baum, People.com, 9 June 2025
The Matthaei Botanical Gardens, established in 1907, encompasses more than 300 acres of diverse landscapes, including eleven outdoor gardens, a 10,000+ square-foot conservatory with numerous plant collections and nearly 3 miles of nature trails.
—Elissa Robinson, USA Today, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conservatory
greenhouse
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Guests can step into the famed Great Hall of Hogwarts Castle, pull up a squealing shrub from its greenhouse and walk through Harry’s foster family's house.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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The garden opened late last year following a multi-year renovation of the gardens, church, and greenhouse The renovation was organized by the city's Venice Gardens Foundation, a non-profit focused on the preservation of Venetian culture, architecture, and gardens.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
31 July 2025
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“Conservatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conservatory. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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