Synonyms of cherished

cherished 1 of 2

adjective

as in loved

granted special treatment or attention

a cherished heirloom that has been in the family for generations

Synonyms & Similar Words

• loved
• beloved
• precious
• favorite
• special
• darling
• adored
• sweet
• favored
• dear
• pet
• fond
• admired
• appreciated
• revered
• treasured
• fair-haired
• white-headed
• esteemed
• prized
• preferred
• relished

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• despised
• disliked
• hated
• detested
• ignored
• loathed
• abhorred
• forgotten
• disfavored
• abandoned
• unbeloved
• disdained
• alienated
• execrated
• abominated
• estranged
• unfavorite

cherished

2 of 2

verb

past tense of cherish

1

as in adored

to feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for

promised to love and cherish her husband forever

Synonyms & Similar Words

• loved
• adored
• fell for
• worshipped
• revered
• idolized
• idealized
• carried the torch (for)
• lost one's heart (to)
• venerated
• carried a torch (for)
• reverenced
• adulated
• canonized
• deified
• delighted (in)
• doted (on)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hated
• despised
• detested
• loathed
• abhorred
• antagonized
• disliked
• displeased
• execrated
• abominated
• disapproved (of)
• disgusted
• turned off
• revolted
• repulsed
• sickened
• repelled
• nauseated
• disfavored

2

as in valued

to hold dear

we shall always cherish the keepsakes that our grandmother left us

Synonyms & Similar Words

• valued
• treasured
• loved
• appreciated
• enjoyed
• prized
• respected
• admired
• regarded
• revered
• liked
• relished
• venerated
• reverenced
• delighted (in)
• fancied
• enshrined
• set store by
• esteemed
• grooved (on)
• memorialized
• reveled (in)
• idolized
• dug
• caressed
• adored
• worshipped
• apprized
• doted (on)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hated
• despised
• undervalued
• loathed
• detested
• abhorred
• execrated
• scorned
• abominated
• disdained
• disvalued
• abandoned
• disparaged
• sniffed (at)
• neglected
• slighted
• snubbed
• minimized
• scouted
• belittled
• depreciated
• decried
• deprecated
• put down
• forgot
• wrote off
• high-hatted
• cried down
• bad-mouthed
• kissed off

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• had
• held
• retained
• harbored
• entertained
• cultivated
• bore
• remembered
• maintained
• treasured
• kept
• nursed
• preserved
• nurtured
• held on to
• hugged
• fostered
• sustained
• hung on to
• carried
• supported
• stuck (to)
• clung (to)
• cleaved (to)
• fixated (on or upon)
• obsessed (about or over)
• brooded (about or over)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• neglected
• ignored
• disregarded
• denied
• overlooked
• dropped
• rejected
• forgot
• refused
• abandoned
• repudiated
• scorned
• declined
• discarded
• renounced
• deserted
• disdained
• quit
• gave up
• abjured
• erased
• parted (with)
• forsook
• threw out
• expunged

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of cherished

Adjective

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s Archwell Productions partnered with Beautiful Stories and AJNA Films on the doc about one of America’s most cherished rituals, Girl Scout Cookie season. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026

His return ensures continuity for fans of the annual tournament and allows Ravech to maintain a cherished assignment despite significant professional changes. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

This kind of degradation of cherished places and traditions can threaten shared experiences that help communities stay connected. — Fiona Doherty, The Conversation, 5 Aug. 2026

The Inn at Langley opened in 1989, becoming a cherished getaway for guests craving a blend of island time and all-American charm, only about an hour away from Seattle. — Katie Nanton, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026

Belafonte, for Middle America, may have been a cherished entertainer. — Joshua Jelly-Schapiro, Vanity Fair, 21 July 2026

Shadow is a calm, gentle husky, a nice girl who will become a cherished member of any family. — Maryanne Dell, Oc Register, 18 July 2026

In the aftermath, the community lost its most cherished annual affair and both COVID and rising insurance rates made bringing the festival back a longshot. — Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 17 July 2026

Like many, the nightstand is a kind of way station, the book having moved from the bookstore (or another room) closer to my most cherished space. — Diana Arterian, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026

Verb

In just four years, Keegan had spurred a disintegrating club into a united entity known for its energy and style, cherished as the ‘Entertainers’. — Michael Walker, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026

A lot of it has been saved and cherished and not knocked down for the latest new whatever is in vogue now. — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026

But despite their ups and downs, Chandrasekhar ultimately cherished his time with the actor. — Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026

Passed down orally for centuries, these vakhs became some of the earliest and most influential works of Kashmiri literature and were cherished by both Hindu and Muslim communities. — Peter Dziedzic, The Conversation, 30 July 2026

Fig trees are cherished for their unique sweet fruit and attractive leaves. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 28 July 2026

In part organically, in part because of the vital early efforts of KU faculty members Amal El Haimaur and Aya Fayed, as chronicled by KCUR — and with the support of the Islamic Center of Lawrence — those dynamics became something to be cherished. — Vahe Gregorian july 10, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026

But such fine evidence of the erroneous human touch in the publishing process is, of course, cherished by collectors of this day. — Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Lilacs are one of spring's timeless blooming shrubs, cherished for their beautiful, fragrant blossoms. — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2026