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
In exchange, the ranchers relinquished their rights to 20-year leases and leased their properties to the conservancy, the suit said.
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Richard Halstead, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
It was found 25 miles off Onslow Bay in the Gulf Stream, using satellite tracking, the conservancy said.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 21 Jan. 2026
The conservancy raises money for its endowment and renovations which, when successful, prevent deferred maintenance.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2026
The conservancy had acquired nearly 5,400 acres through 2024, according to a conservancy report.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 20 Nov. 2025
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Richard Halstead, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
It was found 25 miles off Onslow Bay in the Gulf Stream, using satellite tracking, the conservancy said.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 21 Jan. 2026
The conservancy raises money for its endowment and renovations which, when successful, prevent deferred maintenance.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2026
The conservancy had acquired nearly 5,400 acres through 2024, according to a conservancy report.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 20 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conservancy
Noun
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The retailer voluntarily supported local environmental, cultural, and preservation initiatives during the campaign’s production.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Feb. 2026
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The women's health employee benefits platform Maven is working with Color Health to offer fertility preservation options to women of childbearing age diagnosed with cancer.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Coverage will feature a look at the island’s historic significance as a military base, prison and seabird conservation site.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
8 Feb. 2026
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On Thursday, the city’s Historic Preservation team presented a draft to the neighborhood showing what a conservation district would look like, including design guidelines for new construction and renovations, trees, yards and fences.—
Kamal Morgan
February 7,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Conservancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conservancy. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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