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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
Rather than serving as a unifying force, an outlet away from politics, which fans crave and have cherished for decades, the league can, and has become another battleground in America's ongoing culture wars.
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Jon Root Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
That's certainly something that Dawn Burkes, assistant editor at the Los Angeles Times, continues to cherish during Juneteenth.
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Danielle Broadway,
Parents,
19 June 2026
Logan cherishes southeast Denton, but is concerned about its future as development accelerates.
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Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
The winners of the most important, cherished, and coveted awards in all of pop culture were finally revealed tonight (well, at least some of them) as comedians Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers hosted the fifth annual Las Culturistas Culture Awards.
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Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2026
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Jon Root Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
That's certainly something that Dawn Burkes, assistant editor at the Los Angeles Times, continues to cherish during Juneteenth.
—
Danielle Broadway,
Parents,
19 June 2026
Logan cherishes southeast Denton, but is concerned about its future as development accelerates.
—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
The winners of the most important, cherished, and coveted awards in all of pop culture were finally revealed tonight (well, at least some of them) as comedians Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers hosted the fifth annual Las Culturistas Culture Awards.
—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cherish
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Our editors love this multi-styling tool, which dries hair quickly and creates a variety of styles, from fluffy curls to sleek straight tresses.
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On weekly trips for groceries, their daughter Fei and son Khai love to snack on free samples and explore the aisles.
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Luca and Gerardo treasure their parents' heritage with joy and dedication.
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The question of cultural appropriation Cultural appropriation is generally defined as when people from a dominant culture adopt or exploit a cultural practice that is treasured by another culture, without properly understanding the history or context of that practice.
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The sport has a big future because of you guys.
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The land at Aqueduct is ready to go, no need for demolition, no need to remove and remediate dangerous industrial waste like other sites have.
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To adore the literary greats but reject any modicum of pretension?
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That’s how the Utah Jazz marketing department publicized the online sale of Darryn Peterson jerseys to adoring fans eager to purchase the uniform of the team’s first-round pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
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The house is tucked down a long, gravel driveway, surrounded by nature, which Monson de Kansky says is the most important thing she’s learned to appreciate.
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Edible, usable, and consumable items are always appreciated.
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Those arrested for criminal conduct must be held accountable in our court system.
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The toys clanked, the players held their breath and onlookers whispered strategies on the sidelines – until a winner was crowned.
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All of the profits will be donated to strengthen Redress’ work in advancing emerging creatives through its network of alumni, who value sustainability and circularity.
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Even if Wells doesn’t turn things around offensively, the Yankees highly value his defense.
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The microfiber fabric is feathery light and airy, but still retains a soft and cuddly feel to keep you comfortable no matter the season.
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The acquisition, in which founder Judson Macor and CEO James Elian will retain a stake, is expected to close in the third quarter.
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“Cherish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cherish. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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