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
Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
Elderly residents face physical obstacles like climbing stairs in buildings without working elevators, while discovering cherished items destroyed or missing.
—Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Zachary was a cherished friend whose kindness and spirit touched everyone who knew him.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Some cherished illusions will be shattered, including what chimpanzees eat, which is not exclusively fruit but sometimes other, weaker primates like red colobus monkeys.
—David Faris, TheWeek, 13 Apr. 2026
In lieu of going with a typical flower vase, consider a cherished serving piece.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026
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
Steven F. Wilson, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
His legacy will be cherished forever.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Heirloom seeds are cherished in the gardening community for their historical significance and role in promoting biodiversity.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 22 Apr. 2026
Your countries are stellar, respected and cherished by most Americans.
—Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Have cherished the memory ever since.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
In today's world, the ideal of peace is universally cherished, across cultures and in many languages.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 13 Apr. 2026
And nothing’s better than a favorite family recipe like this one cherished through the generations.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 10 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
Adjective
The residences were born out of necessity but have become cherished events for the thousands in the band’s cult.
—Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
Elderly residents face physical obstacles like climbing stairs in buildings without working elevators, while discovering cherished items destroyed or missing.
—Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Zachary was a cherished friend whose kindness and spirit touched everyone who knew him.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Some cherished illusions will be shattered, including what chimpanzees eat, which is not exclusively fruit but sometimes other, weaker primates like red colobus monkeys.
—David Faris, TheWeek, 13 Apr. 2026
In lieu of going with a typical flower vase, consider a cherished serving piece.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026
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
Verb
Their teachers see them not as representatives of intersectional identities but as unique individuals, each with his or her own heritages, curiosities, and passions—each child to be cherished and known.
—Steven F. Wilson, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
His legacy will be cherished forever.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Heirloom seeds are cherished in the gardening community for their historical significance and role in promoting biodiversity.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 22 Apr. 2026
Your countries are stellar, respected and cherished by most Americans.
—Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Have cherished the memory ever since.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
In today's world, the ideal of peace is universally cherished, across cultures and in many languages.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 13 Apr. 2026
And nothing’s better than a favorite family recipe like this one cherished through the generations.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 10 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cherished
Adjective
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According to background information shared with press, the Aleutian Lady was equipped with cameras at the time of the incident, but it will not be shown on the show out of respect for his family and loved ones.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
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Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Jets could always re-sign Tyrod Taylor, who is adored by many within the organization.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
28 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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The average team is now worth four to five billion dollars, with the Warriors valued at around twice that.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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This means that the state’s standard for proving that a home should be valued at a certain amount was not met, the report found.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Lions had 42 varsity players this year, including 22 girls.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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The junior right-hander finally had some breathing room.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In New York City, Kathy Griffin poses with her beloved dogs, and Nick Jonas keeps it casual in a leather jacket and hoodie.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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Michael’s commercial reception may seem to show the futility of trying to litigate truth regarding someone as once-beloved as its subject.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2026
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As a first-generation Haitian-American, Metayer’s Haitian roots were treasured in her life in and outside of politics.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Apr. 2026
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Beyond flowers, several annuals like coleus are treasured for their showstopping foliage.—
Teresa Woodard,
Midwest Living,
14 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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Russia has been grabbing Mali’s precious minerals, including gold, in return for promising to protect the country against the rebels.—
Paul Tilsley,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Embrace Timeworn Imperfections Nothing is too precious for daily use in a French home.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Cherished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cherished. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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