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verb

past tense of cherish
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Recent Examples of cherished
Verb
These textiles were cherished as precious heirlooms and passed down through families over generations in Indonesia. Roger Catlin, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024 At its core, the book is a celebration of togetherness, a reminder that the heart of any party lies in making guests feel cherished. Rai Mincey, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024 As noted in the obituary note, the actor especially cherished his time in the Star Wars films and subsequent fan community. Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 30 Dec. 2024 Design lovers the world over seek out mid-century modern (MCM) gems that are coming to market after 50+ years with the families who designed and cherished them, racing to preserve them against the 'modern farmhouse' construction sharks and painfully grey house flippers. Alexandra Bregman, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024 The company believes that pets deserve to live in a world where they are loved, understood and cherished. Funnyfuzzy Contributor, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024 For an eristic, nearly any arguing, even a feeble instance, is likely to be cherished. Lance Eliot, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024 First, acts of service to relieve their stress will be absolutely cherished. Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024 For Pearce, the experience remains one of his most cherished. Clayton Davis, Variety, 5 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cherished
Verb
  • Greg's memory will forever be treasured by his family, dearest friends, colleagues and all who loved him.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
  • The show is also one of three ambitious projects released this year reimagining beloved Latin American classics treasured by book lovers for their use of magical realism.
    Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Aside from Juror #2 Francesca has had several smaller roles in Clint's movies, including Jersey Boys.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Carter had little national name recognition when he was elected president in 1976, having served in the Georgia Senate and one term as governor of the state before moving to the White House.
    Stephen Fowler, NPR, 4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • First-time filmmakers, director Rachael Abigail Holder and screenwriter Paul Zimmerman weave a low-key romantic odyssey that simmers with intimate heat while acting as a loving character study of the beloved, always evolving neighborhood.
    Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 5 Feb. 2025
  • Though most Vornado fans are roundly—and justifiably—beloved, the Strata seems to have engendered mixed feelings among online commenters.
    Kat Merck, WIRED, 5 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Yet the game held more significance for sentimental reasons given the mammoth trade intertwining the two teams’ futures.
    Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Also, the plaintiffs’ attorneys wrote that numerous courts have held First Amendment rights exist in libraries.
    Jim Saunders, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Bald eagles Jackie and Shadow have spent the past week incubating three precious eggs in their Southern California nest.
    Helena Wegner, Sacramento Bee, 4 Feb. 2025
  • Many had lost precious belongings or survival gear, keeping them in a cycle of hardship.
    Asia Fields, ProPublica, 4 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Producers hold onto their rights and their IP and the value from our spend is retained in the UK, not across the Atlantic.
    Jake Kanter, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Leicester have retained their former men’s training ground, Belvoir Drive, just outside the city centre, which is situated in a housing estate, and there is so far no information on the Land Registry of a sale.
    Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Besides Arte Johnson as Tyrone, another favorite famous target of Gladys’ wayward backhand was often the head of tipsy Dean Martin during his celebrity roast TV specials.
    Phil Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2025
  • Wondering when and where your favorite team is playing next?
    David Ammenheuser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Context appears to matter a lot with such items, which are often appreciated when exchanged between acquaintances.
    Ellen Wexler, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025
  • The event is free, but donations are appreciated.
    Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024

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“Cherished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cherished. Accessed 14 Feb. 2025.

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