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
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
History buffs can come learn more about the most cherished collections on display, such as glowing minerals.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Mar. 2026
The Padres have become an institution, playing in one of the more cherished buildings in sports.
—Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
The ritual is becoming a cherished memory in its own right.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Feb. 2026
After all, one of the persistent impulses of modern art has been to antagonize people of correct sensibilities, to subvert their cherished institutions.
—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
One of the most cherished road rides is the eight-mile Cactus Forest Drive, a paved loop road in the Rincon Mountain District.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 23 Feb. 2026
Han Ong, New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2026
Given his ties to the region, Every cherished the annual PGA Tour stop in Orlando.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
Well cherished for decades, the 2,313-square-foot haven has a breezy flow for everyday living or frequent hosting, plus a blissful backyard.
—Dallas Morning News, 1 Mar. 2026
Once that partnership became physical, the actors’ chemistry became something fans cherished.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Feb. 2026
This northern Japanese delicacy is cherished for its meltingly sweet flesh, which takes on a light pink color because of the species' shrimp-heavy diet.
—Alex Halberstadt, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
And worse comes a sweep, where our clients are not just suddenly uprooted, but lose their practical items, like clothes and paperwork, and cherished personal mementos.
—Deborah Berkman, New York Daily News, 24 Feb. 2026
The bond, like the grief, is ongoing, ebbing and flowing with the passage of time, but enlivened in every memory cherished and in every story told.
—Literary Hub, 23 Feb. 2026
Even if they’re found in less than perfect shape, they can often be repaired, restored, and cherished for generations to come.
—Ashley Poskin, Martha Stewart, 21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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
History buffs can come learn more about the most cherished collections on display, such as glowing minerals.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Mar. 2026
The Padres have become an institution, playing in one of the more cherished buildings in sports.
—Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
The ritual is becoming a cherished memory in its own right.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Feb. 2026
After all, one of the persistent impulses of modern art has been to antagonize people of correct sensibilities, to subvert their cherished institutions.
—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
One of the most cherished road rides is the eight-mile Cactus Forest Drive, a paved loop road in the Rincon Mountain District.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 23 Feb. 2026
Verb
Many of Nora’s weepies were festivals of suffering, cherished by millions.
—Han Ong, New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2026
Given his ties to the region, Every cherished the annual PGA Tour stop in Orlando.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
Well cherished for decades, the 2,313-square-foot haven has a breezy flow for everyday living or frequent hosting, plus a blissful backyard.
—Dallas Morning News, 1 Mar. 2026
Once that partnership became physical, the actors’ chemistry became something fans cherished.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Feb. 2026
This northern Japanese delicacy is cherished for its meltingly sweet flesh, which takes on a light pink color because of the species' shrimp-heavy diet.
—Alex Halberstadt, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
And worse comes a sweep, where our clients are not just suddenly uprooted, but lose their practical items, like clothes and paperwork, and cherished personal mementos.
—Deborah Berkman, New York Daily News, 24 Feb. 2026
The bond, like the grief, is ongoing, ebbing and flowing with the passage of time, but enlivened in every memory cherished and in every story told.
—Literary Hub, 23 Feb. 2026
Even if they’re found in less than perfect shape, they can often be repaired, restored, and cherished for generations to come.
—Ashley Poskin, Martha Stewart, 21 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cherished
Adjective
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Take care of yourselves and one another, reach out to friends and loved ones, and check in on your neighbors.—
Mamie Bah,
CBS News,
13 Mar. 2026
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Her loved ones, including her husband Jim, encouraged Buffone to make a business out of selling her bread and other baked goods.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
13 Mar. 2026
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Throughout the documentary, which features talking head commentary, copious archival footage (even as kids, Mayeri and Hall adored recording their antics on home video), and new interviews, the X-Cetra gals speak openly and honestly about their friendships and the early years that fostered them.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
17 Mar. 2026
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The Verdict On Abe Lincoln’s Favorite Cake Although Abe adored this dessert during his lifetime, it is said to have become even more closely tied to the Lincoln family after his assassination.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Mar. 2026
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The men stole dozens of jewelry pieces, valued at approximately $20,000, according to the DA’s office.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
16 Mar. 2026
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Raytheon’s project, valued at $115 million, aims to strengthen the company’s missile production capabilities and support growing global defense requirements.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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In IconArrows pointing outwards CNBC Europe Here’s a look at some of the countries that have had their vessels go through the critical energy route since the war began.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2026
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Rookie center Maxime Raynaud had a career-high 32 points and nine rebounds for the Kings (18-52), who had won four of their last five games.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But the fact that employees still showed up, including without pay during last year’s federal government shutdown, demonstrates their commitment to keeping the beloved parks flourishing.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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Sitting in the audience, Styles' mere presence repeatedly distracted the actor as the camera kept panning away from him for the beloved pop-rock star.—
Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Your commitment to artistry, truth and humanity is to be treasured and protected at all costs.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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Bridgerton treats it as though every woman got multiples of their yearbook photo to hand around as headshots, and Benedict’s taking what would have been treasured personal heirlooms and just shuffling through them and tossing out anyone with the wrong hair color.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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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There are precious few roads, and nothing is impervious to the whims of weather.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Mar. 2026
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Having access to knowledge and being able to collectively reflect are rights too precious to surrender to those who prefer us ignorant.—
Megan Thiele Strong,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Cherished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cherished. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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