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

But over time, some music acts have become cherished regulars that can be reliably found on certain nights. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 27 Oct. 2026

Kintsugi can breathe new life into cherished old items, but they should be removed from food service. — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2026

Weigand spends much of his time on house calls, reviving cherished heirlooms that have long fallen silent. — La'tasha Givens, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026

In a Tuesday social media post, Kansas City’s Turnsol Books described Spiegel as a cherished member of the store’s community. — Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026

The pair are swept into outdoor adventures and cherished camp traditions, where an unforgettable group of Camp Rangers remind them that success is not always about accomplishments and sparks begin to fly on all levels as things do not go to plan. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2026

For much of her early life, that single question was the most precious gift Laura had ever been given—more cherished than her Barbies or her Baby Alive or her Sunshine family dolls. — Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026

The couple have not missed any of his previous six challenges, and Cath has presented him with a cherished painting for every one. — Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Macy served the Placer County DA’s office from 2006 to 2020 and remained a cherished part of its extended family. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Verb

Despite an underwhelming box office performance, Hercules remains widely cherished nearly three decades later, with zillennials fondly rewatching the flick for nostalgia vibes while today’s kids discover it on Disney+. — Kelly Martinez, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2026

An Italian restaurant cherished by the Auburn community is closing after nearly 20 years. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 27 Oct. 2026

Altadena had a distinctive and cherished identity before the fire. — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026

Trump should focus on the issues that are raising havoc on our lives, not on destroying a space that residents have cherished for over 100 years. — Letters To The Editor, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026

Those moments with their firstborn will be forever cherished. — Briseida Holguin, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026

The teenager loved Kennedale High School and was cherished by his classmates and teachers, the post read. — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Oct. 2026

Through creativity, passion, and craftsmanship, that dream becomes something tangible, something that can be worn, cherished, and passed on through generations. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026

The amount of visitors that crowded the hospital lobby at a moment’s notice is a testament to how beloved and cherished Chad was, and always will be. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 20 Sep. 2026