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
Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026
Donating formalwear helps others create cherished memories while freeing up space in your closet for new beginnings.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 2 Apr. 2026
This evocative tale explores the uncertainty of leaving home, even if departing means rejoining a cherished relationship.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 1 Apr. 2026
Reading is often a cherished solo activity but attending a literary festival can be a great way to connect with other bookworms, meet your favourite authors and discover new books.
—Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 26 Mar. 2026
Steven Jones was a devoted father, a proud grandfather, a cherished brother and a beloved uncle, his sister said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026
The Big Ten would retain its cherished TV content but avoid the near-empty pro stadiums for three days.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
The students – three young men and two young women – were arrested, and their fate was widely discussed by a grieving community preparing for the cherished teacher’s Saturday funeral.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 14 Mar. 2026
Whisper of the Heart, directed by the late Yoshifumi Kondo and based on Aoi Hiiragi’s manga with a screenplay and storyboards by Miyazaki, remains one of the studio’s most cherished coming-of-age stories.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
Josh Miller, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Yet, by God’s grace, my Hispanic grandparents immigrated to the United States on July 4, 1976, and have cherished the freedoms from tyranny that have come with living here ever since.
—Stephen Mitchell, Baltimore Sun, 2 Apr. 2026
The irony of the Spurs being in town was that San Antonio’s 22-year-old phenom, Victor Wembanyama, knows as well as anyone that every opportunity to compete needs to be cherished.
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Somewhere in the multiverse or over the rainbow or merely in a world where things fall more happily for University of Missouri athletics, the spirit of ‘76 — 1976, that is — still would be cherished by Mizzou fans.
—Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026
Now, the viability of an iconic and cherished American industry rests on our not needing to re-learn the same painful lessons.
—Joseph M. Singer, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2026
Explore the recipes, ranging from BA classics to cherished family heirlooms, below.
—Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Animals deserve to be protected and cherished, never abused or neglected.
—Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
In Hollywood, longevity is a function of other peoples’ willingness to put up with having to look at your mug every day, and the faces that are cherished most tend to be drawn in pen and ink.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Even the cherished daughters of the most powerful men in Gilead aren’t safe from state violence.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026
Donating formalwear helps others create cherished memories while freeing up space in your closet for new beginnings.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 2 Apr. 2026
This evocative tale explores the uncertainty of leaving home, even if departing means rejoining a cherished relationship.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 1 Apr. 2026
Reading is often a cherished solo activity but attending a literary festival can be a great way to connect with other bookworms, meet your favourite authors and discover new books.
—Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 26 Mar. 2026
Steven Jones was a devoted father, a proud grandfather, a cherished brother and a beloved uncle, his sister said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026
The Big Ten would retain its cherished TV content but avoid the near-empty pro stadiums for three days.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
The students – three young men and two young women – were arrested, and their fate was widely discussed by a grieving community preparing for the cherished teacher’s Saturday funeral.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 14 Mar. 2026
Whisper of the Heart, directed by the late Yoshifumi Kondo and based on Aoi Hiiragi’s manga with a screenplay and storyboards by Miyazaki, remains one of the studio’s most cherished coming-of-age stories.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
And nothing’s better than a favorite family recipe like this one cherished through the generations.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Yet, by God’s grace, my Hispanic grandparents immigrated to the United States on July 4, 1976, and have cherished the freedoms from tyranny that have come with living here ever since.
—Stephen Mitchell, Baltimore Sun, 2 Apr. 2026
The irony of the Spurs being in town was that San Antonio’s 22-year-old phenom, Victor Wembanyama, knows as well as anyone that every opportunity to compete needs to be cherished.
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Somewhere in the multiverse or over the rainbow or merely in a world where things fall more happily for University of Missouri athletics, the spirit of ‘76 — 1976, that is — still would be cherished by Mizzou fans.
—Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026
Now, the viability of an iconic and cherished American industry rests on our not needing to re-learn the same painful lessons.
—Joseph M. Singer, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2026
Explore the recipes, ranging from BA classics to cherished family heirlooms, below.
—Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Animals deserve to be protected and cherished, never abused or neglected.
—Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
In Hollywood, longevity is a function of other peoples’ willingness to put up with having to look at your mug every day, and the faces that are cherished most tend to be drawn in pen and ink.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cherished
Adjective
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Nastiness can be framed as a function of mourning a loved one, as with Dorinda’s rants on RHONY; or despair over personal crises, as with RHOC star Shannon Beador’s DUI and car crash.—
Shamira Ibrahim,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2026
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For those with loved ones still in Iran, this pause doesn't bring them any peace.—
Ubah Ali
April 7,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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More than anything, in the halo headpieces that are her signature accessory, Mary recalls a medieval religious icon, the Holy Virgin as fictional diva, touching down on stages in major markets to be adored by seas of light-waving supplicants.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
14 Apr. 2026
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Eric adored his fans and is forever grateful for the outpouring of love and support he’s received.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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When attuned and invested adults can help the frightened child feel safe, understood, and valued, these protective reflexes and panic responses are brief.—
Dr. Andrew Garner,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
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On the bench, the Cubs had Matt Shaw, another first-round pick, and Seiya Suzuki, another player valued in the range of $100 million.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The military had recourse to Claude via a drop-down menu in a workflow package, the Maven Smart System, which gathers, synthesizes, and streamlines intelligence.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
15 Apr. 2026
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Shari Nijman, a UNCHR communication officer in Cox’s Bazar, said Wednesday that the agency had no other updates.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Author Jason Klamm tackles a key question about the beloved 1986 John Hughes film.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Apr. 2026
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In late 2024, Scheffler auctioned off his beloved 2012 GMC Yukon XL—the car his father gave him after college—through Heritage Auctions, with all proceeds benefiting Triumph Over Kid Cancer.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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It'll always be studied, stared at, written about and treasured.—
Monisha Ravisetti,
Space.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Bernthal may have started as Moss-Bachrach's unknown understudy, but now, the playing fields are level — and it's certainly not lost on either star that reaching such a milestone in one's career with one of their closest friends is something to be treasured.—
Rebecca Aizin,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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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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Watering for too long, at the wrong time of day, or incorrectly costs money and wastes a precious resource.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
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With the thieves and vandals digging up gravestones and stealing plaques made of precious metals, Bishop has spent an extraordinary amount of money on repairs, security and maintenance.—
Nicole Comstock,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Cherished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cherished. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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