CHERISHES Synonyms: 126 Similar and Opposite Words

cherishes

verb

present tense third-person singular of cherish

as in loves

to feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for promised to love and cherish her husband forever

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as in values

to hold dear we shall always cherish the keepsakes that our grandmother left us

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as in has

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 cherishes Reese cherishes that milestone, when the NAIA turned girls’ flag into women’s flag. — Tim Graham, New York Times, 2 July 2026 After more than a decade of waiting and grief, even the flash of a grin is a testament to how much Sodais cherishes his American dream despite having every reason to feel angry or afraid. — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026 Logan cherishes southeast Denton, but is concerned about its future as development accelerates. — Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2026 Fiction can be tempting when facts prove elusive, and Tannahill’s series cherishes dancing between the demanding allure of the unknown and the fearful certainty of what can happen when pursuing it. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 12 June 2026 Orlando, as one of the world’s most popular and iconic destinations for travelers, and a community that proudly cherishes its diversity, has long been considered a high-value target for would-be terrorists. — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026 Calva still cherishes that night. — Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026 This is the version of JB that Bianchi cherishes. — Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 8 May 2026 Lynch cherishes the responsibility. — Jaylon Thompson may 7, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026

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This show loves nothing more this season than to introduce a potential assassin and promptly thwart his plan via blade to the head or neck.

— Brian Grubb, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026
Paul loves sensory bubble timers and listening to nursery rhymes, and music is one of his favorite activities.

— MARE Staff, Boston Herald, 2 Aug. 2026

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In looking beyond recognizable logos in search of craftsmanship, rarity and compelling design narratives, showers are expected to represent a discerning clientele who values originality.

— Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Johnson added that the company values its collaboration with GKN Aerospace as both sides evaluate manufacturing methods that could strengthen future engine readiness.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026

Definition of values

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Crescent bags are a seamless step up from your standard crossbody, and my mom adores the shape.

— Annie Blackman, InStyle, 16 July 2026
From musty star maps to ratty psychics, the movie so adores Los Angeles that Thomas Lennon’s hair stylist character is a riff on local billboard king Chaz Dean.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

Definition of adores

Verb

Hanania appreciates that there’s a certain irony to his position.

— Gilad Edelman, The Atlantic, 19 July 2026
Those layers, which expand in Heartstopper Forever, are illustrative of Oseman’s approach that appreciates both the evolution inherent to queerness and the coming of age.

— Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026

Definition of appreciates

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The ship holds 3,260 guests and features 1,646 staterooms, with more restaurants, bars, and lounges than either ship before it.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
Wiederaenders holds a bachelor’s degree from Kansas State University and a master’s degree in public administration from the University of San Francisco.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026

Definition of holds

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The extradition process requires a hearing before a US judge to determine whether the treaty’s requirements are met, but the final decision is made by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who retains discretion to deny extradition.

— Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
Short of a political upheaval, which is unlikely as long as Putin remains in office, Russia retains sovereignty on paper while quietly becoming a semi-vassal whose room for maneuver narrows by the year.

— Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

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