1
as in to love
to feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for
promised to love and cherish her husband forever
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as in to treasure
to hold dear
we shall always cherish the keepsakes that our grandmother left us
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as in to have
to keep in one's mind or heart
after all these years, she still cherishes the memory of her first summer romance
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Recent Examples of cherish
Moreover, Jon was a devoted family man, cherished by his beloved wife Diane and their sons; Dave, Jeff, Brian, and Mike.
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Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
But this doesn’t mean the premium-class cruise line has a monopoly on all things cherished and adored.
—David Dickstein, Orange County Register, 5 Feb. 2025
There's no doubt that Cattaneo will cherish it forevermore.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Whether comforting passengers mid-flight or spending time with her children, Elder was deeply cherished.
—Essence, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cherish
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Academy Award voters love actors who take on historical figures, much like last year's best actor award winner.—
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Snobs who love to sneer at those crude Americans across the water have been given a boost, thanks in particular to the distinctively aggressive style of President Donald Trump.—
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After treasuring it for a year, the family donated the bear to the Smithsonian in 1964.—
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This man should treasure the love that his partner is offering them.—
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The Terps need to make up ground in the standings to earn the Big Ten tournament’s coveted double bye, but that’s just one benchmark for a team that has larger ones in mind.—
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With the championship game in sight, both teams have plenty to play for in what promises to be a thrilling international showdown.—
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The seven-time world champion made the comments in front of his adoring fans at F1’s official launch show in London’s O2 Arena on Tuesday.—
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The British voters adore the German director Berger; their love for his last film All Quiet on the Western Front, which won seven BAFTAs, was not replicated at that year’s Oscars ceremony.—
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So, what does the three-time MVP appreciate in an athlete?—
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The film’s title itself is a bold declaration designed to deter the wrong audience while attracting those who appreciate its message.—
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In contrast, the U.S. criminal justice system holds public hearings, jails and prisons publish rosters of detainees, and criminal charges and sentences are made public.—
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With the House in recess, many members of Congress have held town halls and attended other events in their districts this week, giving their constituents a chance to confront lawmakers in person to express their discontent about budget cuts and the layoffs of federal workers by DOGE.—
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People of color are constantly reminded that their contributions to society are valued differently, if at all.—
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Nuclear power has long been valued for its ability to generate large amounts of electricity without greenhouse gas emissions, but concerns over radioactive waste, safety, and high construction costs have limited its expansion.—
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This combined with a stretching of the heart muscle that often happens when someone with kidney disease retains too much water, can lead to heart failure.—
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Unlike Chase, Aykroyd worked hard to retain Carter’s affectations and appearance, while also adding a slyness that implied a deeper calculation.—
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“Cherish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cherish. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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