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
Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
Similarly, some music influencers have begun piloting live-listening and album-playback sessions on Twitch—an attempt to transplant a cherished artifact of the analogue era into the digital world.
—Jonathan Garrett, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2025
But at least one devotee took that statement too much to heart, walking away with a piece of cherished memorabilia and prompting the band to ask for its return.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 27 Oct. 2025
Robby, who is seven years younger than Williams, looked to him as a cherished friend.
—Sierra Van Der Brug, Oc Register, 25 Oct. 2025
Even the cherished identification between newspaper work and literature has largely disappeared.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
The furniture and decor brand, dreamed up by founder Louise Roe, celebrates the gardens and cherished heirlooms of the English countryside with handmade wicker, antique homewares, chintz, and ditsy floral fabrics.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025
Here, Bon Appétit staffers share their most cherished pieces—plus ideas for new treasures with serious keepsake potential.
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Oct. 2025
During my childhood in San Jose, California, Costco was a source of many cherished treats—the six-pouch box of Ghirardelli triple-chocolate brownie mix comes to mind.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
But then as now, people cherished the underdog aspect of the album — the artist taking a stand, defying the odds, staying hungry.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 2 Nov. 2025
Kai cherished every moment of her experience.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Farmers in Lebanon didn't seem keen on how recent developments had eliminated so much farmland, and several Zionsville residents emphasized how people living in rural areas of the town especially cherished their scenery.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 23 Oct. 2025
America must be a democracy where free and fair elections are cherished and a representative electorate is valued.
—Tom Lopach, Time, 17 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
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
Adjective
The Super-Italian cookbook author posted a different tribute last week for one of her cherished pets.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
Similarly, some music influencers have begun piloting live-listening and album-playback sessions on Twitch—an attempt to transplant a cherished artifact of the analogue era into the digital world.
—Jonathan Garrett, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2025
But at least one devotee took that statement too much to heart, walking away with a piece of cherished memorabilia and prompting the band to ask for its return.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 27 Oct. 2025
Robby, who is seven years younger than Williams, looked to him as a cherished friend.
—Sierra Van Der Brug, Oc Register, 25 Oct. 2025
Even the cherished identification between newspaper work and literature has largely disappeared.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
The furniture and decor brand, dreamed up by founder Louise Roe, celebrates the gardens and cherished heirlooms of the English countryside with handmade wicker, antique homewares, chintz, and ditsy floral fabrics.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025
Here, Bon Appétit staffers share their most cherished pieces—plus ideas for new treasures with serious keepsake potential.
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Oct. 2025
During my childhood in San Jose, California, Costco was a source of many cherished treats—the six-pouch box of Ghirardelli triple-chocolate brownie mix comes to mind.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
It’s made with extra-thick waterproof material, so it can be cherished year after year.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
But then as now, people cherished the underdog aspect of the album — the artist taking a stand, defying the odds, staying hungry.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 2 Nov. 2025
Kai cherished every moment of her experience.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Farmers in Lebanon didn't seem keen on how recent developments had eliminated so much farmland, and several Zionsville residents emphasized how people living in rural areas of the town especially cherished their scenery.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 23 Oct. 2025
America must be a democracy where free and fair elections are cherished and a representative electorate is valued.
—Tom Lopach, Time, 17 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cherished
Adjective
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But after 9/11, Tagliabue showed a different side, particularly toward league employees who had lost loved ones in the attacks.—
NPR,
NPR,
9 Nov. 2025
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Preserving income, insurance and retirement Financial security also depends on preserving income and protecting loved ones.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
8 Nov. 2025
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The show chugged along nonetheless, gradually attracting fans who adored its stark cinematography and weirdo colloquialisms.—
Claire McNear,
Rolling Stone,
8 Nov. 2025
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At 48 percent off, the traveler-adored Matein Travel Laptop Backpack is an excellent, sensible gift that can function as both a personal item and an everyday sightseeing tote.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
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In fact, disposable medical apparel is valued for helping reduce cross-contamination risk, because single-use items are not subjected to laundering cycles or reuse.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Reuters reported that the private equity firm backtracked on its bid, valued at $64 a share, about a week ago.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
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Efforts to compete with Amazon during its ascent in the 2010s had department stores playing catchup on supply chain prowess and integrating stores with e-commerce—sometimes to the detriment of in-store experience.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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But the political tensions inevitably had an impact.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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There are love letters to the dead in Lasky’s life interwoven into these essays, including to her father (a judge who died, slowly, from Alzheimer’s), her artist mother, her dog Lucy, beloved poet friends, Mayer herself.—
Diana Arterian,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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The set was comprised of songs from across the beloved group’s discography, including The Bends (1995), OK Computer (1997), Kid A (2000), Amnesiac (2001), Hail to the Thief (2003), In Rainbows (2007), The King of Limbs (2011) and A Moon Shaped Pool (2016).—
Andrew Flanagan,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The soup is treasured for its creamy texture and tangy flavor.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
28 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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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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To what end should the precious removal capacity be deployed?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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The site features crosses of increasing sizes with a cruciform pit containing precious ritual artifacts at its center.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Cherished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cherished. Accessed 27 Nov. 2025.
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