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
Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Jan. 2026
Atlanta will be a cherished checkpoint for fans of what might be college football’s all-time most remarkable tale.
—Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 10 Jan. 2026
The celebration honors El Día de los Reyes Magos — also known as Three Kings Day — one of the City of Miami's most cherished cultural traditions.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Living room shelves, in particular, can spotlight your most cherished pieces and give these treasured trinkets a more permanent home.
—Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 6 Jan. 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, 5 Jan. 2026
This cherished recipe is filled with goodness and greens.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
Use your mother's cherished silver tray to organize items on your dresser.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 30 Dec. 2025
Enjoying holiday movies together has become a cherished ritual for many families and couples.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 20 Dec. 2025
Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Meze says the Strada headphones are designed to be cherished today and for decades to come.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
China has put paid to the idea — long cherished among Western political theorists — that only free minds in open societies can truly innovate, and that, sooner or later, authoritarian regimes like China’s will stall out.
—Andy Browne, semafor.com, 19 Jan. 2026
These unobstructed views provide a backdrop for the living room, kitchen and primary suite in a home that has been cherished by the Clark family for many years, according to public records and news archives.
—Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 14 Jan. 2026
But as millions of sun-hungry travelers pack their bags for Cancun, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum this winter, remember there are still pockets of secluded paradise to be found and cherished along Mexico’s Caribbean coastline.
—Gemma Price, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
Nobody on the team cherished the shirt quite like Julian Champagnie.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 11 Jan. 2026
The winter holiday season brings to my mind cherished childhood memories living in Miami’s Overtown.
—Dorothy Jenkins Fields, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
A bit of mystery from one of Hollywood's greatest entertainers is something to be cherished, of course, and the first trailer teases without giving much away.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 31 Dec. 2025
Adjective
History buffs can come learn more about the most cherished collections on display, such as glowing minerals.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Jan. 2026
Atlanta will be a cherished checkpoint for fans of what might be college football’s all-time most remarkable tale.
—Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 10 Jan. 2026
The celebration honors El Día de los Reyes Magos — also known as Three Kings Day — one of the City of Miami's most cherished cultural traditions.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Living room shelves, in particular, can spotlight your most cherished pieces and give these treasured trinkets a more permanent home.
—Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 6 Jan. 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, 5 Jan. 2026
This cherished recipe is filled with goodness and greens.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
Use your mother's cherished silver tray to organize items on your dresser.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 30 Dec. 2025
Enjoying holiday movies together has become a cherished ritual for many families and couples.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 20 Dec. 2025
Verb
The end result is a film that will likely be cherished by Disney fans but also admired by anyone interested in the making of an American classic.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Meze says the Strada headphones are designed to be cherished today and for decades to come.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
China has put paid to the idea — long cherished among Western political theorists — that only free minds in open societies can truly innovate, and that, sooner or later, authoritarian regimes like China’s will stall out.
—Andy Browne, semafor.com, 19 Jan. 2026
These unobstructed views provide a backdrop for the living room, kitchen and primary suite in a home that has been cherished by the Clark family for many years, according to public records and news archives.
—Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 14 Jan. 2026
But as millions of sun-hungry travelers pack their bags for Cancun, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum this winter, remember there are still pockets of secluded paradise to be found and cherished along Mexico’s Caribbean coastline.
—Gemma Price, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
Nobody on the team cherished the shirt quite like Julian Champagnie.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 11 Jan. 2026
The winter holiday season brings to my mind cherished childhood memories living in Miami’s Overtown.
—Dorothy Jenkins Fields, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
A bit of mystery from one of Hollywood's greatest entertainers is something to be cherished, of course, and the first trailer teases without giving much away.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 31 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cherished
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Your 8th House of Psychology hosts Mercury, whose quincunx with unstoppable Jupiter in your sign could stir up important talks about money and trust with a loved one.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
30 Jan. 2026
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Remittances from loved ones abroad, part of the vast Venezuelan diaspora, have become lifelines for many families.—
Mery Mogollon,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Students adored Martin and word spread fast about his expertise as a teacher, and there were often long wait lists for his classes.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Baldwin adored horses and went on to work as a trainer, teaching students in horse jumping.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Diana Butler Bass, a historian and author of the popular Substack newsletter The Cottage, said Yancey embodied an evangelical Christianity that valued grace and respect for different opinions.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
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In June, Cyera was valued at $6 billion in its seventh funding round.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
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At some point before the end of the season, before that Bills game, Glenn had initial conversations with veteran coach Wink Martindale about the idea of becoming Glenn’s defensive coordinator.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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On the day Alex Pretti was killed, my block had its own candlelit vigil.—
Katherine Packert Burke,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Catherine O’Hara, the beloved, multi-award-winning actor, writer and comedian died today at her home in Los Angeles following a brief illness.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
30 Jan. 2026
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Catherine O’Hara, a beloved and iconic actor known for her roles in several Christopher Guest films, Home Alone, Schitt’s Creek, and The Studio died on January 30 at the age of 71 in her home after a brief illness, a rep confirmed.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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While dingoes are treasured, they’re also acknowledged as dangerous.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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However, his Patek Philippe Nautilus, which was gifted from his father and was worth £120,000,, was his most treasured.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
20 Jan. 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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Prices for precious metals have been soaring as investors look for safer places to park their money amid threats of tariffs, still-high inflation, political strife and mountains of debt for governments worldwide.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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Zhu highlighted innovations, such as the 2023 cross-border payment using digital RMB for precious metals.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Cherished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cherished. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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