1
as in to love
to feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for
promised to love and cherish her husband forever
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to treasure
to hold dear
we shall always cherish the keepsakes that our grandmother left us
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of cherish
While Clinton said he’s cherished the box of M&M’s since exiting the White House in 2001, the milk chocolate candies are unlikely to conform to his dietary lifestyle in recent years.
—
Judy Kurtz, The Hill, 3 June 2025
From the Miami Herald archives: Year of the rat
Published April 13, 2016
By Greg Cote
The remarkable lasting magic of the Year of the Rat owes some of its endurance to the dearth of anything else that might have come along to earn as cherished a place in the scrapbook of memories all fans keep.
—Jeff Kleinman, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
Since then, a plethora of new technologies have been developed, yet the Polaroid continues to be a memorable party favorite to cherish.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025
The Joshua tree is cherished for its distinctive silhouette and singular role as a linchpin of the Mojave Desert ecosystem.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for cherish
Judy Kurtz, The Hill, 3 June 2025
From the Miami Herald archives: Year of the rat
Published April 13, 2016
By Greg Cote
The remarkable lasting magic of the Year of the Rat owes some of its endurance to the dearth of anything else that might have come along to earn as cherished a place in the scrapbook of memories all fans keep.
—Jeff Kleinman, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
Since then, a plethora of new technologies have been developed, yet the Polaroid continues to be a memorable party favorite to cherish.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025
The Joshua tree is cherished for its distinctive silhouette and singular role as a linchpin of the Mojave Desert ecosystem.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for cherish
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cherish
Verb
-
Hayden, who loves playing soccer and other sports, has even used his prosthetic hand to help play tennis.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2025
-
The Rockets' front office has a chance to make a big splash this summer, and players love to play under Udoka.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
Verb
-
Davis also treasures her relationship with artists over the years such as with Deborah Butterfield and Allison Saar.—
Tom Teicholz,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
-
This is not the Rih of Loud or even the Calvin Harris cut, who treasured formalism, structure, and ever-mounting tension.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
16 May 2025
Verb
-
However, it was noted that the victim had a low resting heart rate, dental phobia and had a history of fainting, which the complaint said Watkins did not investigate or document.—
Stepheny Price , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2025
-
Their most recent release, Hop, earned them the distinction of being the first artist to have their first six charting albums debut at No. 1, according to Billboard.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2025
Verb
-
His final appearance at Allianz Parque against Sporting Cristal in May was marked with the emotional presentation of a poster and a plaque, a goal and an assist, and a standing ovation from his adoring fans.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
-
Those more interested in a classic floral scent, however, will adore Gucci Bloom—a sophisticated blend of tuberose, jasmine, and Rangoon creeper.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
19 June 2025
Verb
-
The yen has appreciated almost 8% against the dollar in the past 12 months.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
-
The Penguins appreciate that, last season, Malkin largely removed the turnovers and bad penalties that often plague his game.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
Verb
-
GoTo also holds a 22% stake in Bank Jago, an Indonesian digital bank.—
Lionel Lim,
Fortune,
22 June 2025
-
Plus How to Install One to Support Pollinators 10 Plants to Grow with Zinnias for a Pollinator Friendly Garden Bee Cups: A Pollination Innovation Among the innovations gaining attention are Bee Cups: Handmade mini porcelain containers that hold a teaspoon of water for pollinators.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2025
Verb
-
The deal values the team at $1.7 billion, according to Sportico.—
Alex Sherman,
CNBC,
19 June 2025
-
Cats also value their own space and can feel anxious when it is not granted to them.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
Verb
-
For example, by day 70, Manhattan condos retain almost 97% of their original asking price, while Manhattan townhouses have already slipped to 92%.—
John Walkup,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
-
Patients retain more energy, more dignity, more of their ordinary lives.—
Siddhartha Mukherjee,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Cherish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cherish. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share