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as in loving
to feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for
promised to love and cherish her husband forever
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as in valuing
to hold dear
we shall always cherish the keepsakes that our grandmother left us
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as in having
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 cherishing
Ohtani’s West Sacramento at-bats worth cherishing Ohtani might go down as the best baseball player of all time, providing unique memories to sports fans in Sacramento.
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Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
In all, 1,900 volunteer marshals, most from the East End and equipped with yellow batons, seem to be cherishing their assignments.
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Jennifer McLogan,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
Instead of taking selfies, applauding and cherishing family memories at the event, the comedian admitted to smuggling in booze, fighting with a guard and getting kicked out.
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Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2026
Arsenal are cherishing the moment with the wind in their sails.
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Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
The 47-year-old coach is cherishing the opportunity to play at Butler’s historic Hinkle Fieldhouse.
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Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
The book was more of a cherishing exercise than a grieving exercise.
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Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2026
The garments are purposefully ratty, as if to prove that signs of wear and tear are also signs of cherishing.
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Air Mail,
14 Feb. 2026
Collins is soaking in every moment of motherhood, cherishing each first moment with her little one.
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Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
31 Dec. 2025
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
In all, 1,900 volunteer marshals, most from the East End and equipped with yellow batons, seem to be cherishing their assignments.
—
Jennifer McLogan,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
Instead of taking selfies, applauding and cherishing family memories at the event, the comedian admitted to smuggling in booze, fighting with a guard and getting kicked out.
—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2026
Arsenal are cherishing the moment with the wind in their sails.
—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
The 47-year-old coach is cherishing the opportunity to play at Butler’s historic Hinkle Fieldhouse.
—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
The book was more of a cherishing exercise than a grieving exercise.
—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2026
The garments are purposefully ratty, as if to prove that signs of wear and tear are also signs of cherishing.
—
Air Mail,
14 Feb. 2026
Collins is soaking in every moment of motherhood, cherishing each first moment with her little one.
—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
31 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cherishing
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Two years ago, Ella Langley introduced herself to country-loving audiences with her debut album Hungover.
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Colombian journalists and fans in Kansas City Stadium were loving Cabo Verde’s attempt to knock out the reigning champions.
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When the treatment for major depressive disorder gained FDA approval in August 2022, the company’s shares popped 65% in a week, valuing the company at $3 billion.
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Retail buyers chasing Musk’s dream of data centers in space and an eventual Mars settlement pushed the stock to about $225 on June 16, briefly valuing the company close to $2 trillion.
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Swift and Kelce opted against having traditional bridesmaids and groomsmen.
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The news came a day before Liz reported on Hong Kong’s beleaguered cinema market finally having an upturn, with overall box office revenues increasing by 25% thanks to a strong line-up of local and Hollywood releases.
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At just 10 months old, William had the full attention of his adoring mother (here, on a trip to New Zealand in 1983).
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There are no adoring fans, no champagne bottles to be uncorked, and no trophies to be lifted.
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Kelce spotlighting Swift’s intelligence A true golden retriever boyfriend distinguishes himself by appreciating his partner’s smarts.
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First, wealthy investors buy appreciating assets like stocks, real estate or art.
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The surprise delivery of the banner came in response to the national team’s gratitude after holding several practices at KU’s Rock Chalk Park during its June 8-30 stay.
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Burial postponed due to war Burials are meant to be conducted within a day of death in Islam, but because of the risks of holding a big funeral during the war it was postponed until after last month's interim truce deal was agreed.
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The elevated section of the cabin also features a large rooftop terrace, ideal for enjoying the sun during the day, or sleeping under the stars at night.
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Always like seeing the boys happy and enjoying the moment — nothing can match that.
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Their menu is seasonal and slightly whimsical while retaining a clear vision, a good representation of the many personalities that make up the Kimball House team.
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Lay down the cardboard and cover it with a 2- to 3-inch layer of organic mulch to block sunlight from reaching weed seeds while retaining soil moisture and improving soil health as the mulch and cardboard break down.
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“Cherishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cherishing. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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