1
as in loves
to feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for
promised to love and cherish her husband forever
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2
as in values
to hold dear
we shall always cherish the keepsakes that our grandmother left us
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3
as in has
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 cherishes
But even with the occasional surprises, Alltop cherishes her farmhouse and its rich history.
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Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
The Harlem Book of the Dead, conceived and nurtured by Camille Billops, cherishes that remembrance and enlightens us as only memory can.
—Literary Hub, 17 Oct. 2025
Ahead of the Nobel announcement, experts on the award had also said Trump was very unlikely to win as his policies were seen as dismantling the international world order the Nobel committee cherishes.
—Reuters, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
Whitmore cherishes at least one additional Wizards moment, something that happened recently.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Hardister purchased it and cherishes it to this day.
—Olivia Lee, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2025
Slow Down and Enjoy Schanen has been attending the event for over 20 years and cherishes the memories made while finding treasures.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
De La Cruz, whose love language is physical touch, cherishes recreating this moment each year.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 6 Mar. 2025
Man of Steel' A flawed but powerful depiction of Superman that sometimes cherishes style too far above the story.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
The Harlem Book of the Dead, conceived and nurtured by Camille Billops, cherishes that remembrance and enlightens us as only memory can.
—Literary Hub, 17 Oct. 2025
Ahead of the Nobel announcement, experts on the award had also said Trump was very unlikely to win as his policies were seen as dismantling the international world order the Nobel committee cherishes.
—Reuters, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
Whitmore cherishes at least one additional Wizards moment, something that happened recently.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Hardister purchased it and cherishes it to this day.
—Olivia Lee, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2025
Slow Down and Enjoy Schanen has been attending the event for over 20 years and cherishes the memories made while finding treasures.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
De La Cruz, whose love language is physical touch, cherishes recreating this moment each year.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 6 Mar. 2025
Man of Steel' A flawed but powerful depiction of Superman that sometimes cherishes style too far above the story.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cherishes
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My daughter, Odette, and my wife Genevieve Padalecki will watch it, and Odette loves it, except for when Dean and Rory kiss.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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In Die My Love, a struggling new mom loves her child—but can’t stand anyone else.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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Young stars like Nicolò Barella, Federico Chiesa, and Gianluca Scamacca bring energy and creativity to a squad that still values tactical intelligence and grit.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The 5-foot-10, 185-pound defensive back is known for his versatility — something defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero values highly.—
Alex Zietlow
November 5,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Nov. 2025
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Daniel also has and continues to be involved in podcasting at the newspaper.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
5 Nov. 2025
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Meanwhile, Emerald has no need for men, using a sperm donor to create her perfect family of high-achieving triplets.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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Clara adores them, and rightly so.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
22 Oct. 2025
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Willow is an 11-week-old cockapoo puppy—a mix between a cocker spaniel and miniature poodle—living in the United Kingdom with an owner who utterly adores her.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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In addition to being around her work, Zohran appreciates the significance behind it.—
Makena Gera,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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But regardless of whether Game 6 is a win or a loss, LA's choice of apparel on the field will show that the Dodgers' pitchers have big hearts, and Vesia surely appreciates the gesture.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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One cheerfully holds a toothbrush, her hair wrapped in a matching second towel (for me, a universal symbol of maturity and womanhood.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Outside of the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC East and the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC North, who both stand alone as the only squads in their division with winning records, every other divisional leader holds only a slim edge over rivals in hot pursuit.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Burks treasures the memories of that trip.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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The line’s latest fall drop is full of the very accessories that Gaines treasures most.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Free Press retains editorial control of this work.—
Beki San Martin,
Freep.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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The sponsor retains responsibility for the content and holds the copyright to their material.—
Rowan Briggs,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Cherishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cherishes. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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