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
Hardister purchased it and cherishes it to this day.
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Olivia Lee, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2025
Slow Down and Enjoy Schanen has been attending the event for over 20 years and cherishes the memories made while finding treasures.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
Together, the assortment creates not only a daily moment of discovery but also a long-lasting collection of tools meant to be used and cherished beyond December.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
Songs are meant to be shared and cherished.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
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Olivia Lee, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2025
Slow Down and Enjoy Schanen has been attending the event for over 20 years and cherishes the memories made while finding treasures.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
Together, the assortment creates not only a daily moment of discovery but also a long-lasting collection of tools meant to be used and cherished beyond December.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
Songs are meant to be shared and cherished.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cherish
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cherish
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Ortega's ensemble, from the Givenchy by Sarah Burton fall/winter 2025 ready-to-wear collection, features an elaborate top piece of oversized gemstones and pearls strung together to create a kind of blouse fit for a particularly jewel-loving queen.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
14 Sep. 2025
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Grandma got to see Matilda, Matilda loves her grandma.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
PEOPLE,
14 Sep. 2025
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China’s example can remind Americans to treasure their country’s pluralism, Wang suggests, while also teaching them something about how to build.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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The line’s latest fall drop is full of the very accessories that Gaines treasures most.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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The sensor handles up to 70Gs of acceleration and has a sensitivity of up to 30,000 dots per inch (DPI).—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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The remaining 10 analysts have a hold equivalent rating.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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There’s a women’s health fair being held in the lot today, and Kōnane might appear out of place, but the organizers adore John and his commitment to bring back the game.—
Matt Negrin,
Rolling Stone,
20 Sep. 2025
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Frampton is adored in Irish boxing circles as a gritty fighter who claimed belts in two divisions without ever straying far from his working-class roots.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Listing agent Gary McEnerney of Game Realty is one of those who appreciates it.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Desert Diamond Arena code of conduct Guests will respect and appreciate one another.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Lift the wiper arms gently and make sure they're held firmly in place.—
Keenan Thompson,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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And the timing of Williams’ recent improvement may represent a good sign for the Yankees, who are still holding onto a glimmer of hope of winning the AL East while attempting to secure the first wild-card spot and homefield advantage.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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But valuing ‘people’ requires more than a broad platitude.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The move comes weeks after Union Pacific announced the acquisition of rival Norfolk Southern in a deal valued at $85 billion.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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The brands that double down on efforts to retain customers through engagement and personalized experiences stand to win on two fronts–retaining more customers while attracting consumers dissatisfied with their current banking experience.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Always in darkness, PSRs are thought to retain water ice that, if present, could be converted into drinkable water, breathable oxygen and rocket fuel.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Cherish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cherish. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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