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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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.
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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
Photo : Will Eastwick-Field; Savills A conservatory has stone floor and underfloor heating.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 May 2025
The conservatory previously housed three departments: dance, theater and cinema arts.
—Chrissy Suttles, Axios, 11 Mar. 2025
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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
Photo : Will Eastwick-Field; Savills A conservatory has stone floor and underfloor heating.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 May 2025
The conservatory previously housed three departments: dance, theater and cinema arts.
—Chrissy Suttles, Axios, 11 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for conservatory
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conservatory
greenhouse
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In 2020, the U.S. Army's electricity usage alone generated 4.1 million tons of greenhouse gases—1 million tons greater than Switzerland's entire heat and electricity emissions in 2017.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 July 2025
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The Tillery team uses heavy plastic sheets over steel carport frames to create temporary greenhouses to protect the nursery's succulents and cacti.—
Deborah Sengupta Stith,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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“Conservatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conservatory. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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