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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Recent Examples of conservatory
In 1889, President Benjamin Harrison and his wife proposed large wings to the east and west sides of the house with a conservatory to the south that would have created a private courtyard.
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Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Eligible participants must be ages 8-18 and cannot be enrolled in a college or conservatory.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2026
But today, showing a reporter around the New York Botanical Garden's conservatory to see his new show, there's no mask - no gloves - just a warm handshake and a warmer smile.
—Jennifer Vanasco, NPR, 18 Mar. 2026
An outstanding young lady of charm, intelligence, kindness, conscience, talent and an incredible work ethic, who is making a lasting mark in our conservatory’s wonderful history.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
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Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Eligible participants must be ages 8-18 and cannot be enrolled in a college or conservatory.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2026
But today, showing a reporter around the New York Botanical Garden's conservatory to see his new show, there's no mask - no gloves - just a warm handshake and a warmer smile.
—Jennifer Vanasco, NPR, 18 Mar. 2026
An outstanding young lady of charm, intelligence, kindness, conscience, talent and an incredible work ethic, who is making a lasting mark in our conservatory’s wonderful history.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conservatory
greenhouse
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At Moss, ingredients are locally sourced, and the vegetables and fruits served are grown from greenhouses using geothermal energy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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Flowers shipped from South America are not necessarily as fresh as those grown in a greenhouse a few hours from the supermarket.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Martha Stewart,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Conservatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conservatory. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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