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 worshiped
to feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for
promised to love and cherish her husband forever
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as in treasured
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
Jim Edwards, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
Viewer Reactions For many, the discovery struck a chord—a reminder of how old technology can hold the snapshots of our most cherished moments.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
For the past five years, cruising had been a cherished family tradition, with countless memories made at sea.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
Usually this occurs in late summer or early fall, and the potluck-style event is a cherished tradition.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Rahm holed the shot with precious little green to work with to take a lead in the match that the Spaniard and his cherished partner, Tyrrell Hatton, never relinquished.
—Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
Fika, for example, is a cherished Swedish habit of slowing down to enjoy a small refreshment and the company of others.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
The bullet became a cherished object for the couple, Beck Darrow said.
—Genevieve Shaw Brown, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Imagine your most cherished political figure was also your cultural north star and pastoral life coach.
—David M. Drucker, Twin Cities, 23 Sep. 2025
Tom Lopach, Time, 17 Oct. 2025
Henry, the youngest, is also cherished by his older siblings.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Oct. 2025
Plus, watch Cliff’s friends remember him as a larger-than-life personality who loved the finer things, and cherished his friends.
—Dateline Nbc, NBC news, 15 Oct. 2025
Their tedious but much-cherished daily routine is interrupted by the arrival of their eldest sister and benefactor Masha, an aging B-movie actress who sweeps into town with her much-younger lover, Spike, for a neighborhood costume party.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
To their families, they were cherished and irreplaceable.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Growing up in an East Coast ski family, Sam cherished family time with her mother, father, and two brothers at resorts in New York and Vermont, and has successfully passed her love of the sport down to her three sons, all of whom are avid skiers.
—Samantha Berman, Outside, 28 Sep. 2025
Neither of her previous partners really cherished Callie or brought out her joyous side until Arizona.
—James Factora, Them., 26 Sep. 2025
Earlier this summer, Shilla Monogram Gangneung quietly opened in Gangneung, a coastal city in South Korea’s Gangwon province and a destination long cherished by locals for its white-sand beaches, such as Gyeongpo Beach.
—Katie Chang, AFAR Media, 22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
For years, families hoping to make cherished memories at the attraction have had to weave around the animal rights protestors stationed on the sidewalk outside, equipped with signs, bullhorns, rosary beads and incense.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
Viewer Reactions For many, the discovery struck a chord—a reminder of how old technology can hold the snapshots of our most cherished moments.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
For the past five years, cruising had been a cherished family tradition, with countless memories made at sea.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
Usually this occurs in late summer or early fall, and the potluck-style event is a cherished tradition.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Rahm holed the shot with precious little green to work with to take a lead in the match that the Spaniard and his cherished partner, Tyrrell Hatton, never relinquished.
—Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
Fika, for example, is a cherished Swedish habit of slowing down to enjoy a small refreshment and the company of others.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
The bullet became a cherished object for the couple, Beck Darrow said.
—Genevieve Shaw Brown, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Imagine your most cherished political figure was also your cultural north star and pastoral life coach.
—David M. Drucker, Twin Cities, 23 Sep. 2025
Verb
America must be a democracy where free and fair elections are cherished and a representative electorate is valued.
—Tom Lopach, Time, 17 Oct. 2025
Henry, the youngest, is also cherished by his older siblings.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Oct. 2025
Plus, watch Cliff’s friends remember him as a larger-than-life personality who loved the finer things, and cherished his friends.
—Dateline Nbc, NBC news, 15 Oct. 2025
Their tedious but much-cherished daily routine is interrupted by the arrival of their eldest sister and benefactor Masha, an aging B-movie actress who sweeps into town with her much-younger lover, Spike, for a neighborhood costume party.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
To their families, they were cherished and irreplaceable.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Growing up in an East Coast ski family, Sam cherished family time with her mother, father, and two brothers at resorts in New York and Vermont, and has successfully passed her love of the sport down to her three sons, all of whom are avid skiers.
—Samantha Berman, Outside, 28 Sep. 2025
Neither of her previous partners really cherished Callie or brought out her joyous side until Arizona.
—James Factora, Them., 26 Sep. 2025
Earlier this summer, Shilla Monogram Gangneung quietly opened in Gangneung, a coastal city in South Korea’s Gangwon province and a destination long cherished by locals for its white-sand beaches, such as Gyeongpo Beach.
—Katie Chang, AFAR Media, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cherished
Adjective
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Like the woman who shared her August menu, other detainees in Richwood have shared similar complaints about deteriorating food quality with their lawyers and loved ones.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
19 Oct. 2025
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Your loved one has so much to teach you.—
Kat McGowan,
NPR,
18 Oct. 2025
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Mark Collins, who was born and raised in Newfoundland, Canada, said Canadians have long treasured their friendship with the United States and the fact that the US-Canada border is the longest undefended border on the planet.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
13 Oct. 2025
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Our overseas relatives followed her example, connecting through regular emails and calls and supporting Amber, who treasured their infrequent visits back to Australia.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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On two occasions in recent months, the Oakland City Council has had the opportunity to leave ABC behind and award the contract to Allied Universal, the world’s largest private security provider.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
17 Oct. 2025
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Blake Treinen got a pop-up and a strikeout to get out of that inning and now has had five effective outings in his six postseason appearances, after a miserable September.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
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The outfit was a hand-me-down from her beloved dog, Sophie, who is no longer with us.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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The front passenger door depicts Royce’s beloved summer home in West Wittering, on England’s south coast.—
Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
22 Oct. 2025
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Today the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation awards more than 70 scholarships valued at up to $15,000 each with funds augmented by corporate and individual donors.—
Margaret Buranen,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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The buyout deal, valued at $55 billion, is with several investors, including private-equity firms Silver Lake, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and Jared Kushner’s Affinity Partners.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
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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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The precious metal is now buckling a bit.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
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Viewer Reactions The TikTok video reached over 110,000 views, nearly 8,000 likes and 2277 comments, with people congratulating the owner on their new home and melting over the dog's precious reaction.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Turns out, the disguise may not have been as appreciated by the person who did her glam.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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Participants appreciated learning new coping skills and understanding their anxiety better.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Cherished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cherished. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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