1
as in to love
to feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for
promised to love and cherish her husband forever
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2
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
Nancy Albright is a passionate American citizen who cherishes her right to vote.
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Gina Hall, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Feb. 2025
Many cherish the heirloom recipes passed down from their grandparents—pecan pralines, peach cobbler, and of course, coveted cakes.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2025
Russian medals, insignia, military whatnots, uniform caps for sale—
memorabilia = cherished, no matter what.
—Marianne Boruch, The New York Review of Books, 20 Feb. 2025
Two months later, Hall decided to revive the lost art Paré cherished so much, surprising her in her kitchen with a heartfelt letter asking her to be his girlfriend.
—Joelle Goldstein, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
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Gina Hall, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Feb. 2025
Many cherish the heirloom recipes passed down from their grandparents—pecan pralines, peach cobbler, and of course, coveted cakes.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2025
Russian medals, insignia, military whatnots, uniform caps for sale—
memorabilia = cherished, no matter what.
—Marianne Boruch, The New York Review of Books, 20 Feb. 2025
Two months later, Hall decided to revive the lost art Paré cherished so much, surprising her in her kitchen with a heartfelt letter asking her to be his girlfriend.
—Joelle Goldstein, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cherish
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The Oscars love a medley inspired by a cinema classic film.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them,
3 Mar. 2025
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With a silky-smooth typing feel and a unique touch panel for quick adjustments, it’s built for serious players who love customization.—
Shubham Yewale,
PCMAG,
3 Mar. 2025
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Crisp articulation of ideas trumps verbosity, fostering a culture that treasures originality and respect for the reader’s time.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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This gorgeous film’s premise is a simple, humanist, and not particularly dramatic one, of the type that the Italian neorealists treasured, but it’s been given an absurd, comic-romantic spin.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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The music, name and likeness of Notorious B.I.G. will soon have a new home as the late rapper’s estate is close to signing a deal with Primary Wave, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.—
Shirley Halperin for The Hollywood Reporter,
Robb Report,
1 Mar. 2025
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The two men have tons of familiarity dating back to their amateur days.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Accessorize Your Existing Furniture Designer Amanda Jacobs adores the appeal of skirted furniture, viewing it as a finishing touch in any space.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2025
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This is nobody’s fault, and Katie adores Marnie, too, but who could blame her for feeling abandoned?—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
27 Feb. 2025
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Their award-winner is a bold and robust expression that caters to those who appreciate intense flavor profiles.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Interestingly, the survey also found a few tips that consumers actually appreciate.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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With Republicans holding slim majorities in the House and Senate, Trump framed the speech as an opportunity to rally his party behind his policies, even as tensions simmered within GOP ranks over recent moves on trade and foreign aid.—
Nik Popli,
TIME,
5 Mar. 2025
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To arrive at the list, the researchers consulted with over two dozen AI experts, surveyed the AAAI community, and held various workshops.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Stripe last week announced a tender offer that valued the company at $91.5 billion, helping its valuation rebound close to its peak of $95 billion.—
Kate Rooney,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2025
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The land is valued at $859,900, and buildings have a total value of $11,220,900.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Mar. 2025
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That contest went the 12-round distance, with Herring retaining his belt.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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The filing stated that almost 5,800 USAID awards for future work, and approximately 4,100 distributed through the State Department, will be terminated, while around 500 USAID awards and roughly 2,700 State Department awards will be retained.—
MaryAlice Parks,
ABC News,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Cherish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cherish. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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