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
Following the eviction, some Britons expressed concern for the fate of the dogs that the queen cherished so dearly.
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Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 7 June 2026
In our politics, in our schools and especially in our homes, let’s practice respect, tolerance and understanding and work to bridge divides so that our young people learn to cherish San Diego’s diversity rather than fear it.
—Muhammad Aquil, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2026
While reaching a tremendous audience, Persepolis was perhaps most cherished by women like Satrapi herself.
—News Desk, Artforum, 4 June 2026
Korda cherishes her one day off per week.
—Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 4 June 2026
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Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 7 June 2026
In our politics, in our schools and especially in our homes, let’s practice respect, tolerance and understanding and work to bridge divides so that our young people learn to cherish San Diego’s diversity rather than fear it.
—Muhammad Aquil, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2026
While reaching a tremendous audience, Persepolis was perhaps most cherished by women like Satrapi herself.
—News Desk, Artforum, 4 June 2026
Korda cherishes her one day off per week.
—Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cherish
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Considered one of Birkenstock’s most iconic styles, the Arizona sandals have been loved by travelers since 1973.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
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In 2016, Teresa told PEOPLE that the then-11-year-old would love to be a professional soccer player or a model.—
Jamie Ballard,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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It’s treasured for its buttery texture and rich flavor, which come from the fish’s high natural oil and omega-3 content.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 2026
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Designer Jean Patou first thought to create this ethereal scent during the Great Depression, as a potential revitalization of his business by offering something that could make someone feel rare and treasured with just a spritz.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
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In fact, their entire relationship has an eerie, performative aura.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
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That was especially true the following game when the Golden Knights took a 4-0 lead into the third period and the Hurricanes seemed to have no answers.—
Mark Anderson,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Above all, though, Melissa and Mark Hortman were parents who adored their children.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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This series feels like the ultimate fan-service spinoff, since Yellowstone fans seem to adore the Beth/Rip romance.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Manya wouldn’t appreciate my describing them this way, but the scenes are emotional.—
Whitney Friedlander,
Variety,
14 June 2026
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Martin appreciated the note, but recognized that even in his seemingly heartfelt apology, McAfee could not adapt his belief system to fit her experience.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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But the improvement was not enough to erase the lead held by opponents, according to an analysis of vote updates monitored by The Bee over the past two weeks.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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Journalists such as Ofusu believe global attitudes towards African football held Ghana back at a time when the national team were arguably at their best.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Flores, captain of the Negra Francisca, said the vessel — valued around $400,000 — belonged to his father, 84.—
Foreign Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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The deal is costing Fox $160 per share, using a combination of cash and Fox stock, and valuing Roku at $22 billion in total.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
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Iran insists on retaining a degree of control over the waterway and gaining immediate access to its frozen funds, while negotiations over the Islamic Republic’s uranium enrichment would take place after the interim deal is signed.—
Arsalan Shahla,
Fortune,
13 June 2026
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The pool was rebuilt but retained its kidney-bean shape, a nod to early 20th-century design.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Cherish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cherish. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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