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
While Clinton said he’s cherished the box of M&M’s since exiting the White House in 2001, the milk chocolate candies are unlikely to conform to his dietary lifestyle in recent years.
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Judy Kurtz, The Hill, 3 June 2025
From the Miami Herald archives: Year of the rat
Published April 13, 2016
By Greg Cote
The remarkable lasting magic of the Year of the Rat owes some of its endurance to the dearth of anything else that might have come along to earn as cherished a place in the scrapbook of memories all fans keep.
—Jeff Kleinman, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
Since then, a plethora of new technologies have been developed, yet the Polaroid continues to be a memorable party favorite to cherish.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025
The Joshua tree is cherished for its distinctive silhouette and singular role as a linchpin of the Mojave Desert ecosystem.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2025
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Judy Kurtz, The Hill, 3 June 2025
From the Miami Herald archives: Year of the rat
Published April 13, 2016
By Greg Cote
The remarkable lasting magic of the Year of the Rat owes some of its endurance to the dearth of anything else that might have come along to earn as cherished a place in the scrapbook of memories all fans keep.
—Jeff Kleinman, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
Since then, a plethora of new technologies have been developed, yet the Polaroid continues to be a memorable party favorite to cherish.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025
The Joshua tree is cherished for its distinctive silhouette and singular role as a linchpin of the Mojave Desert ecosystem.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cherish
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Everyone who tried this recipe loved the balance of the creamy ice cream, juicy strawberries, and slightly bitter wine sauce.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2025
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The teen would love a family that shows up to cheer him on at all his events.—
The Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 June 2025
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Elephants, a symbol of royalty and strength in Thai culture, are greatly treasured by its people.—
Chelsea Chan,
NBC news,
5 June 2025
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The palpable joy of the festival weekend feeds the soul as well as the mind and Calabash will continue to be treasured for providing that space.—
Baz Dreisinger,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Drew cited that Formula E eco-friendly car racing now has 500 million fans as an example.—
Joan Michelson,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Acne has two stand-alone boutiques: one on the storied Rue Saint-Honoré and one on Rue Froissart in the trendy Marais district.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
17 June 2025
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This new effort is filled with the most memorable and moving canine moments Friedman has encountered in a life of adoring dogs.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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Those viral moments shifted her audience away from indie-loving Pitchfork dudes and toward a younger, more female crowd; her recent shows have been marked by throngs of adoring fangirls.—
Kristin Robinson,
Billboard,
5 June 2025
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Parents will also appreciate the show’s thoughtful design: the characters use age-appropriate language, the action is non-violent and imaginative, and the episodes emphasize important social-emotional skills such as communication, responsibility, and friendship.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
16 June 2025
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The Penguins appreciate that, last season, Malkin largely removed the turnovers and bad penalties that often plague his game.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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A number of the protesters held high the flags of South American countries like Mexico as the U.S. flag burned on the ground.—
Anders Hagstrom,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2025
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About 20 protesters stood at the entrance wearing shirts and holding signs with Christian messaging.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
9 June 2025
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In 2015, Northeast Boise homes were valued at less than half of that, right around $300,000.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
7 June 2025
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It was last valued at $65 million in 2024 and has raised a total of $8 million, according to PitchBook.—
Stephen Pastis,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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For example, by day 70, Manhattan condos retain almost 97% of their original asking price, while Manhattan townhouses have already slipped to 92%.—
John Walkup,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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McVay will be retained for a further period to give strategic advice to the new CEO and also lead in the short to medium term on all of Pact’s political and campaigning work.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
16 June 2025
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“Cherish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cherish. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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