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
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.
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Elissa Robinson, USA Today, 4 June 2025
Frederick’s receiving line In 2024, more than 30,000 visitors lined up to meet Horace within the conservatory, which is located in Como Park at 1225 Estabrook Drive.
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 19 June 2025
The grand reception room, adorned with exquisite details, opens through double French arched doors to the garden, while the formal dining room, nestled in a glass conservatory, overlooks the serene outdoor spaces.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Image One somewhat quirky use of flowers in the exhibition is in the conservatory.
—Jane L. Levere, New York Times, 20 May 2025
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Elissa Robinson, USA Today, 4 June 2025
Frederick’s receiving line In 2024, more than 30,000 visitors lined up to meet Horace within the conservatory, which is located in Como Park at 1225 Estabrook Drive.
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 19 June 2025
The grand reception room, adorned with exquisite details, opens through double French arched doors to the garden, while the formal dining room, nestled in a glass conservatory, overlooks the serene outdoor spaces.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Image One somewhat quirky use of flowers in the exhibition is in the conservatory.
—Jane L. Levere, New York Times, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conservatory
greenhouse
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But Hurricane Milton in 2024 proved particularly damaging, with the saltwater storm surge burning many plants, and the hurricane debris severely damaging original greenhouses and campus trees.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
19 July 2025
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Protesters faced federal agents in military-style gear, and one farmworker died after falling from a greenhouse roof.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 July 2025
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“Conservatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conservatory. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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