as in loved
granted special treatment or attention
a cherished heirloom that has been in the family for generations
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as in worshiped
to feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for
promised to love and cherish her husband forever
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as in treasured
to hold dear
we shall always cherish the keepsakes that our grandmother left us
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as in had
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 cherished
Dr. Taha Kass-Hout, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The haka is a ceremonial Maori chanting dance of defiance that is a cherished cultural symbol of New Zealand.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 14 Sep. 2025
Watch Maria on Netflix The Piano Lesson In Malcolm Washington's feature directorial debut, The Piano Lesson delves into the Charles family's struggle with a heavy decision surrounding their cherished heirloom piano.
—Jacqueline Weiss, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Even Roosevelt, the city’s most cherished school, has been vacant since 2019 and fallen into disrepair.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
The moon’s clash with Venus complicates a cherished relationship.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Altering a cherished shoe like the Air Jordan 5 is even riskier.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
And like Ming, those close to Simoncic described him as a cherished figure and someone who was generous with his time and energy.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2025
Some of Winn’s most cherished varieties survived Helene.
—Lila Hempel-Edgers, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2025
Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2025
Our goal is to make wines that will be enjoyed and cherished for generations.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Another user shares a more personal perspective, warning that the niece’s struggles may prevent the violin from being cherished.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Senators for decades have cherished the ability to filibuster, allowing extended debates on the floor that required legislators of both parties to compromise on legislation.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 12 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
Nancy had been distraught when the honky-tonk crooner died, and cherished what seemed to be a genuine friendship with West in the immediate months after Jones’ death that quickly blossomed into romance.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2025
These meaningful songs, cherished by both the members and MOAs, added a special touch to the concert’s finale.
—Billboard Korea, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Form And Function In Healthcare One of my most cherished childhood memories is sneaking into my father's study and pretending to be an architect.
—Dr. Taha Kass-Hout, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The haka is a ceremonial Maori chanting dance of defiance that is a cherished cultural symbol of New Zealand.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 14 Sep. 2025
Watch Maria on Netflix The Piano Lesson In Malcolm Washington's feature directorial debut, The Piano Lesson delves into the Charles family's struggle with a heavy decision surrounding their cherished heirloom piano.
—Jacqueline Weiss, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Even Roosevelt, the city’s most cherished school, has been vacant since 2019 and fallen into disrepair.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
The moon’s clash with Venus complicates a cherished relationship.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Altering a cherished shoe like the Air Jordan 5 is even riskier.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
And like Ming, those close to Simoncic described him as a cherished figure and someone who was generous with his time and energy.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2025
Some of Winn’s most cherished varieties survived Helene.
—Lila Hempel-Edgers, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
But rather than bowing to Trump’s pressure campaign, analysts say, Chinese leaders are using an app cherished by the US president and millions of Americans as leverage to extract other, far more consequential concessions.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2025
Our goal is to make wines that will be enjoyed and cherished for generations.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Another user shares a more personal perspective, warning that the niece’s struggles may prevent the violin from being cherished.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Senators for decades have cherished the ability to filibuster, allowing extended debates on the floor that required legislators of both parties to compromise on legislation.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 12 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
Nancy had been distraught when the honky-tonk crooner died, and cherished what seemed to be a genuine friendship with West in the immediate months after Jones’ death that quickly blossomed into romance.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2025
These meaningful songs, cherished by both the members and MOAs, added a special touch to the concert’s finale.
—Billboard Korea, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cherished
Adjective
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At the time, Syed and his loved ones, who strongly believed in his innocence, had little hope that his conviction would be overturned.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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All of us experience upheaval, whether through health scares, layoffs, the loss of a loved one, an industry in collapse… the list goes on.—
Maggie McGrath,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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These public lands are treasured for recreation, wildlife habitat, timber production and open space.—
Tony Cheng,
The Conversation,
8 Sep. 2025
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And even before this portion of the 17-song show, Young's mood and music were frequently mad as hell, a tone likely treasured by fans likely to be appalled by our current sociopolitical situation.—
Piet Levy,
jsonline.com,
30 Aug. 2025
Verb
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At the time, Syed and his loved ones, who strongly believed in his innocence, had little hope that his conviction would be overturned.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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Wenatchee Police Department Decker, whom his ex-wife described to authorities as homeless and experiencing mental health issues, had a planned visitation with their daughters a few days before their bodies were found.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In the Season 1 finale, the Game Maker seemed to be two steps ahead of Morgan and Adam, and even kidnapped their beloved coworker Detective Lev Osman (Deniz Akdeniz), horrifyingly leaving him trapped at the bottom of a pool.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
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Joined by beloved Hallmark guest judges each week, one contestant will be sent 'home for the holidays,' while the winner lands a leading role in one of this year's Countdown to Christmas movies.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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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Today the biggest players are Polymarket, valued at $1 billion and the official prediction partner of X, and Kalshi, worth $2 billion following a recent fundraise.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The rapper, who pleaded not guilty to all charges, has been held at the Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center since he was arrested in September 2024.—
Daniel S. Levine,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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That means every state budget could be held hostage until the whims of a small fraction of legislators is satisfied.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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There were precious few protesters in Windsor, too.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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My precious Nola is in middle school now.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Our testers couldn’t get enough of the perfume’s quiet coziness and appreciated the fact that the juice has a little oomph in terms of staying power.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Sharing this column with other people who play ReHeardle would be appreciated too.—
Kris Holt,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Cherished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cherished. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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