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Synonym Chooser

How is the word cherish different from other verbs like it?

Some common synonyms of cherish are appreciate, prize, treasure, and value. While all these words mean "to hold in high estimation," cherish implies a special love and care for something.

cherishes her children above all

When can appreciate be used instead of cherish?

In some situations, the words appreciate and cherish are roughly equivalent. However, appreciate often connotes sufficient understanding to enjoy or admire a thing's excellence.

appreciates fine wine

When would prize be a good substitute for cherish?

The synonyms prize and cherish are sometimes interchangeable, but prize implies taking a deep pride in something one possesses.

Americans prize their freedom

Where would treasure be a reasonable alternative to cherish?

Although the words treasure and cherish have much in common, treasure emphasizes jealously safeguarding something considered precious.

a treasured memento

When could value be used to replace cherish?

The meanings of value and cherish largely overlap; however, value implies rating a thing highly for its intrinsic worth.

values our friendship

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of cherish Pose For The Camera Moms cherish photos, yet frequently find themselves behind the camera instead of in front. Ronny Maye, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025 Letters to Heaven What happens to love when someone who is cherished is gone? Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 9 May 2025 Amidst the political chaos, which is sadly becoming the new norm, perhaps now is the time to step back and ask when America stopped cherishing its children. Scott A. Rivkees, Time, 6 May 2025 The book is certain to be cherished by a cookbook lover or culinary history nerd, but Wright’s recipes are unquestionably contemporary and cookable. Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for cherish
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cherish
Verb
  • The anti-book club, book club: Why people are loving silent reading events Need a new book?
    Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 15 May 2025
  • For texture, Drew loves working with plaster and lime wash to create that softness.
    Eleni N. Gage, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2025
Verb
  • An increase in both the trading and the price of gold – which has been treasured for millennia – is a long-standing reaction to instability and fear in the economy.
    Ken Roberts, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
  • The sheer numbers are enormous: Americans treasure almost 90 million dogs and 74 million cats, along with fish, reptiles, birds, hamsters, gerbils, rabbits and poultry.
    Staff report, USA Today, 6 May 2025
Verb
  • The medications are highly effective at inducing weight loss, and most Americans are overweight or have obesity.
    David Kessler, The Atlantic, 13 May 2025
  • Applicants must have a valid resident sportsman's hunting license or must be a holder of a lifetime sportsman's permit.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 May 2025
Verb
  • Superstars must come to an understanding that their life will never be the same as the many people who adore them.
    Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2025
  • Mensah is adored by her superiors at Netflix after delivering a string of hits, including Adolescence, Baby Reindeer, and The Gentlemen.
    Jake Kanter, Deadline, 12 May 2025
Verb
  • During this time, biologists also began to appreciate bird intelligence, starting with their studies of Alex, an African gray parrot who could count and identify objects.
    Yasemin Saplakoglu, Wired News, 11 May 2025
  • Riley appreciated the fact that Herro didn’t put public pressure on the Heat to offer an extension this offseason.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 10 May 2025
Verb
  • Particularly in less densely populated parts of America, plenty of government officials and citizens still hold a grudge over the way businesses and schools were temporarily shut down.
    Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 17 May 2025
  • The result is partial solutions that rarely hold under pressure.
    Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 17 May 2025
Verb
  • While valuing space and independence is healthy, disconnecting from your own emotional world can eventually keep you from experiencing genuine connection.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
  • New research has revealed that Millennials often value their dogs' company over that of their human besties, siblings—and even their own parents.
    Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
Verb
  • All is classified as Extra Virgin, meaning a relatively low temperature was used during production to retain aromas.
    Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
  • This small fix would restore balance, encourage investment and ensure that patients retain their access to groundbreaking, convenient treatments.
    Julio Fuentes, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2025

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“Cherish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cherish. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

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