1
as in to love
to feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for
promised to love and cherish her husband forever
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2
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
Indeed, Bahnsen has long expressed a desire for her designs to be worn every day, rather than be cherished and kept for special occasions.
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Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2025
Thank you to all of his fans and friends — those who cherished his music.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 1 Aug. 2025
Despite the distance between them, the camera has also allowed the family to create lasting memories that have not only helped John get through being away from them, but also created footage that will be cherished for years to come.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 July 2025
Consider hiring a photographer at your destination to capture family and maternity photos to help cherish the trip for years to come.
—Danielle Owen, Parents, 31 July 2025
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Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2025
Thank you to all of his fans and friends — those who cherished his music.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 1 Aug. 2025
Despite the distance between them, the camera has also allowed the family to create lasting memories that have not only helped John get through being away from them, but also created footage that will be cherished for years to come.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 July 2025
Consider hiring a photographer at your destination to capture family and maternity photos to help cherish the trip for years to come.
—Danielle Owen, Parents, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cherish
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Judges seem to love Rivera’s showmanship, which could lend to strong scores in New Orleans.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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An outspoken activist and irrepressible personality who loved to dance, Jimenez announced her coming-out in dramatic fashion, showing up to her vocational high school graduation in heels and make up, according to her friend Buelvas.—
Ladan Anoushfar,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
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His music is treasured by a small but intensely dedicated fanbase that includes more than a few rock legends who came up alongside and after him.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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The same was not true for the little girl who collected both balls, who proudly showed them to the TV camera and will likely treasure them for a long time.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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Padres relievers had the better game, but the Kershaw-Vásquez result was a two-run deficit.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Aug. 2025
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The Rapids, who sat in 10th when Mihailovic departed, have seven games to go in the regular season.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
17 Aug. 2025
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Following the adventures of a quartet of sisters, the middle grade novels have been adored by young readers everywhere since Birdsall first debuted with The Penderwicks in 2005.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The month ends with a radiant reminder: you’re allowed to be adored.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
30 July 2025
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Every panel and every page are so luxuriously rendered that Skybound is offering a deluxe oversized edition for fans who want to appreciate every detail.—
Rob Salkowitz,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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These are heady days for the club and that is something to hold onto and appreciate.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
15 Aug. 2025
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He is being held without bond at the Washington County Detention Center.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
8 Aug. 2025
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Regardless of what the future holds, Roman Anthony has set himself and his family up for life, and the Red Sox have locked in yet another piece of their future at a reasonable rate.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The offer valued ProSieben at around €2B. The future of the ProSieben has been the subject of speculation for months now, with leading shareholders MFE and PPF IM tabling separate bids to increase their stakes.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
6 Aug. 2025
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In 2023, the global perfume market was valued at $48.05 billion, according to Perfumer & Flavorist.—
Náosha Gregg,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The ownership of the tree would be shared between the neighbors, and both homeowners retain the right to trim or prune parts of the tree that hang over their property.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
15 Aug. 2025
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This passage of play would not be unusual under Postecoglou, indicating Frank’s willingness to retain some of the good habits and passages the Australian built during his two-year spell in north London.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Cherish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cherish. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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