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 adored
to feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for
promised to love and cherish her husband forever
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as in valued
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
Noe Padilla, USA Today, 19 June 2026
The siblings and their spouses, however, are frequent fixtures at royal family holidays and social events, with Mike describing riding in the Royal Procession at Royal Ascot as a cherished experience.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
But family screen time—in particular, our nightly TV viewing as a family of four—is one of our most cherished and important pastimes.
—Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 16 June 2026
At a crucial moment, Habermas’s cherished pluralism failed him.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
My cherished summer golf trip starts a week from Friday.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
This jewelry is purpose-made for the creation of cherished memories.
—Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Monroe University said McCleod was a cherished member of its basketball team.
—Katie Houlis, CBS News, 6 June 2026
History buffs can come learn more about the most cherished collections on display, such as glowing minerals.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 31 May 2026
Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2026
At a meeting at Dolores Mission Church in May, DaCosta touted the effort as a rare private-public partnership that should be cherished.
—Alejandra Molina, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
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.
—Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 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
Devil Wears Prada was always cherished by female moviegoers, and part 2 here brought together the series original director David Frankel, scribe Aline Brosh McKenna and stars Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 15 June 2026
Still, O'Halloran cherished his relationship with his fellow fighter.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
Following the eviction, some Britons expressed concern for the fate of the dogs that the queen cherished so dearly.
—Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 7 June 2026
While reaching a tremendous audience, Persepolis was perhaps most cherished by women like Satrapi herself.
—News Desk, Artforum, 4 June 2026
Adjective
The San Francisco art and film community is mourning the loss of two cherished figures after Judith Sheldon, 84, and her husband, Wylie Sheldon, 86, were found dead Monday in a car parked off Interstate 5 north of Redding.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 19 June 2026
The siblings and their spouses, however, are frequent fixtures at royal family holidays and social events, with Mike describing riding in the Royal Procession at Royal Ascot as a cherished experience.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
But family screen time—in particular, our nightly TV viewing as a family of four—is one of our most cherished and important pastimes.
—Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 16 June 2026
At a crucial moment, Habermas’s cherished pluralism failed him.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
My cherished summer golf trip starts a week from Friday.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
This jewelry is purpose-made for the creation of cherished memories.
—Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Monroe University said McCleod was a cherished member of its basketball team.
—Katie Houlis, CBS News, 6 June 2026
History buffs can come learn more about the most cherished collections on display, such as glowing minerals.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 31 May 2026
Verb
Lilacs are one of spring's timeless blooming shrubs, cherished for their beautiful, fragrant blossoms.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2026
At a meeting at Dolores Mission Church in May, DaCosta touted the effort as a rare private-public partnership that should be cherished.
—Alejandra Molina, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
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.
—Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 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
Devil Wears Prada was always cherished by female moviegoers, and part 2 here brought together the series original director David Frankel, scribe Aline Brosh McKenna and stars Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 15 June 2026
Still, O'Halloran cherished his relationship with his fellow fighter.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
Following the eviction, some Britons expressed concern for the fate of the dogs that the queen cherished so dearly.
—Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 7 June 2026
While reaching a tremendous audience, Persepolis was perhaps most cherished by women like Satrapi herself.
—News Desk, Artforum, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cherished
Adjective
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How can there be so much life bursting around you when your loved one has died?—
Liz Shulman,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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It’s chosen to mark a milestone, celebrate an achievement, or share a meaningful experience with friends and loved ones.—
Chris Perugini,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Let the horses and their drivers make New York a place where carriage rides are adored, like so many other places.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
15 June 2026
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Above all, though, Melissa and Mark Hortman were parents who adored their children.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
Verb
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But the company is no longer trying to convince investors that it should be valued like a fast-growing renewable developer.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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In a recent viral post on Instagram, a developer shared that he was charged $30,803 in fees to build a modest 747 square-foot two-bedroom home valued at $132,538.—
Nolan Gray,
Oc Register,
21 June 2026
Verb
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Treatment wiped out the cancer, but Lucy's weakened body had another ailment, one that stopped her from making stem cells, blood or platelets.—
Siafa Lewis,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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But Kyle had a comeback better than the 29-point comeback by the New York Knicks in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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The vampire at the center of Rice’s beloved novels has flirted with music before.—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Keeping hope alive With their voices loud and signs up high, BCSB leaders, parents, and supporters rallied Thursday in an effort to keep their beloved school open.—
Dennis Valera,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Verb
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The storied tree is treasured not only for its age, stature and beauty, but for connections to the legend of Robin Hood, said to have hidden along with his band of outlaws inside the trunk to escape the Sheriff of Nottingham.—
Karina Zaiets,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Books represent truth, facts, analysis, all values that should be treasured and embraced but are now under assault in some quarters.—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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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For this, we’re granted precious flashback rations, which up until this point, have been a rare commodity this season.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
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The soft, flexible construction folds easily into a tote or the corner of a carry-on without eating up precious space.—
Robin Raven,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
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“Cherished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cherished. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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