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
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
The Google Earth photo, a seemingly random capture, has become a cherished part of her family's history.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
With classes suspended, children have already lost cherished traditions such as Spirit Day and a butterfly release.
—Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2025
Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
Songs are meant to be shared and cherished.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
Instead of feeling seen or cherished in any way, one (or both) begins to view the relationship as an obligation.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 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
These are the moments that will be cherished all summer long.
—L'oréal Blackett, Refinery29, 4 Aug. 2025
Yet, for Howe, the image below will be cherished forever.
—Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
Despite the unprecedented challenges, Columbia University will remain a place where the pursuit of knowledge is cherished and fiercely protected, where the rule of law and due process is respected and never taken for granted, and where all members of our community are valued and able to thrive.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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
The Google Earth photo, a seemingly random capture, has become a cherished part of her family's history.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
With classes suspended, children have already lost cherished traditions such as Spirit Day and a butterfly release.
—Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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
Instead of feeling seen or cherished in any way, one (or both) begins to view the relationship as an obligation.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 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
These are the moments that will be cherished all summer long.
—L'oréal Blackett, Refinery29, 4 Aug. 2025
Yet, for Howe, the image below will be cherished forever.
—Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
Despite the unprecedented challenges, Columbia University will remain a place where the pursuit of knowledge is cherished and fiercely protected, where the rule of law and due process is respected and never taken for granted, and where all members of our community are valued and able to thrive.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cherished
Adjective
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To combat isolation amid shorter days, keep in touch with loved ones, NextStep4MentalHealth advises.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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These non-invasive scans typically start at around $2,500, but can be the ideal gift for a loved one.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Very little of her work is available on any streaming platform, so the opportunity to catch her leading the orchestra live is an opportunity to be treasured.—
Duante Beddingfield,
Freep.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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While small dinner parties and other intimate gatherings are treasured, Southern kitchens are also known to have a bit of an open door policy.—
Brennan Long,
Southern Living,
16 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Savage is a former child star who had his breakout role in the 1987 film The Princess Bride.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Brazzell had another touchdown later in the game on a hook-and-lateral in the fourth.—
Cody Thorn,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Aside from fake dating, the novel is full of beloved, albeit cheesy, rom-com tropes.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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The beloved cookbook author, who goes by the cheeky nickname @grossypelosi, has brought every bit of that high-spirited vibe to his new cookbook, Let's Party.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This evolution in masculinity, where vulnerability and authenticity are valued, moves away from the restrictive path in which the men interviewed by USA TODAY were raised.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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The Browser Company was valued at $550 million last year.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
4 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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Omar’s growing outrage, especially when precious time is lost because of jammed phone lines, troubling silences and false assumptions, rankles Mahdi, the most overstretched of anyone at the call center.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
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Actors speak and react to Rajab’s own desperate voice, while the film, set wholly within the Red Crescent’s beigely neutral offices, conjures a fraught ticking-clock atmosphere as precious minutes of inaction pass by.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Daltorio agrees and recommends balancing bold wallpaper prints with a few moments of rest via solid colors and negative space, so the pattern can be truly appreciated.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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Fergus McCaffrey While context informs and amplifies the viewing experience, Jacobs’ abstract paintings may be appreciated without these backdrops.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Cherished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cherished. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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