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
Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
For many Black Americans, the decision was a death knell for a cherished pillar of the Civil Rights Movement.
—ABC News, 2 May 2026
Even with Meyer’s many projects and clients around the world, placing works from the estate of Si Newhouse is a cherished assignment.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 1 May 2026
Over the next two years, Dodger became a cherished member of the household.
—Ryan Brennan
april 27, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
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
Big Think, 4 May 2026
Other Popular Types of Thyme Beyond culinary uses, some thyme types are cherished for their attractive appearance and strong, delightful aroma.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026
The youngest of her siblings, Clara is deeply cherished by her family who indulge her ethereal whimsy, telepathy, psychic abilities and endless curiosity.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
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
Adjective
Nestled in western North Carolina between the Blue Ridge Mountains and Great Smoky Mountains National Park, this cherished piece of the Tar Heel State includes picturesque Sylva, historic Dillsboro, and the beloved 200-year-old resort community of Cashiers.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
For many Black Americans, the decision was a death knell for a cherished pillar of the Civil Rights Movement.
—ABC News, 2 May 2026
Even with Meyer’s many projects and clients around the world, placing works from the estate of Si Newhouse is a cherished assignment.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 1 May 2026
Over the next two years, Dodger became a cherished member of the household.
—Ryan Brennan
april 27, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
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
Verb
Irish was cherished as part of the new state’s heritage, and as a marker of distinction from its former colonizer.
—Big Think, 4 May 2026
Other Popular Types of Thyme Beyond culinary uses, some thyme types are cherished for their attractive appearance and strong, delightful aroma.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026
The youngest of her siblings, Clara is deeply cherished by her family who indulge her ethereal whimsy, telepathy, psychic abilities and endless curiosity.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cherished
Adjective
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Our thoughts and prayers are with Jack’s family and loved ones during this difficult time.—
Eleanor Nash
Updated May 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
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Skeletal remains are air-dried, processed and returned to loved ones as powder in an urn or shaped as stones.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 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
Verb
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Lloyd is respected around the league and is valued as a networker with many European connections, which was instrumental in the Wolves’ drafting of French center Joan Beringer last summer.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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Many move around the country, going from deans to vice presidents, and on to president, and by that time they are conditioned to stay within the traditional behaviors of corporate expectations, where regularity is valued, and disruption is thought to create corporate liability.—
Matthew G. Andersson,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
Verb
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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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That looks like a straight between the subscribers and young Wilfred, who was left cursing his beloved Palace for conceding that stoppage-time goal at Anfield, denying him a precious four-pointer.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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And her performance here feels more like an evolution of a beloved character rather than empty fan service.—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
Verb
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The trail’s paths are treasured by locals and tourists alike, with more than half a million users exploring them in 2024.—
Kate Van Dyke,
Travel + Leisure,
28 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
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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Yet, amid all this anthropological interest in male behavior, a world beloved by men that is organized around the legacy of kings and a single precious metal has been hiding in plain sight, like a white Wakanda.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Despite taking the overall checkered flag in 1995, the automaker has precious little experience at the famous race.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
4 May 2026
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“Cherished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cherished. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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