1
as in loves
to feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for
promised to love and cherish her husband forever
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as in values
to hold dear
we shall always cherish the keepsakes that our grandmother left us
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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
Calva still cherishes that night.
—
Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Wembanyama cherishes his scars.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 9 May 2026
This is the version of JB that Bianchi cherishes.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 8 May 2026
Lynch cherishes the responsibility.
—Jaylon Thompson
may 7, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
Everything Leo cherishes, Trump holds in contempt.
—Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
The Rapids finished with 61% possession, one of the numbers Wells cherishes most from game to game.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
With the sun setting on Pasty Shack, Mier cherishes the business’s customers the most.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Monterrosa also cherishes a resolution in her honor passed by the Texas Legislature in 2021.
—Rhyma Castillo, San Antonio Express-News, 22 Mar. 2026
Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Wembanyama cherishes his scars.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 9 May 2026
This is the version of JB that Bianchi cherishes.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 8 May 2026
Lynch cherishes the responsibility.
—Jaylon Thompson
may 7, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
Everything Leo cherishes, Trump holds in contempt.
—Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
The Rapids finished with 61% possession, one of the numbers Wells cherishes most from game to game.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
With the sun setting on Pasty Shack, Mier cherishes the business’s customers the most.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Monterrosa also cherishes a resolution in her honor passed by the Texas Legislature in 2021.
—Rhyma Castillo, San Antonio Express-News, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cherishes
Verb
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Zvyagintsev loves a red herring almost as much as a cosmically depressing visual joke, like the tiny picture of Putin hanging over a boardroom.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
19 May 2026
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The Heat loves Mitchell, but any chance for Miami to land him likely would come in 2027 free agency, it at all.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
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Excellent public schools and classic New England architecture draw families looking for a community that values education and neighborhood character.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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The two-time Oscar winner, who has starred in movies including Training Day, Philadelphia, and Malcom X, also values paying it forward while hitting new career heights.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
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Studies have suggested that the pill results in more pronounced weight loss than Foundayo and has certain cardiovascular benefits, but so far, no clinical trial has directly compared the two drugs.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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The year-round surf breaks—including the fast-barreling tubes of Cloud 9, some 30 minutes from the resort—draw most visitors to the island, and Nay Palad’s team has a Rolodex of pro surf instructors on call to show guests the best waves.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Guerin adores him, and Hughes and Larkin share an agent.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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O’Brien has also included a useful internal meat thermometer cheat sheet and, because the couple adores wines, another chapter on wines and pairing tips, with a cheat sheet.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
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Their offerings often focus on high-quality ingredients and a refined aesthetic, catering to a clientele that appreciates premium cosmetics.—
FMG Studios,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
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Robert Godfrey of Clearwater, Florida, appreciates having choices.—
Sarah Kwon,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
Verb
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The bank holds the underlying fiat fully reserved and does not lend or invest it.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Opened in the ’80s and lovingly restored in recent years, the park still holds a timeless charm of bright lights, rides, and carousel music that carries into the night.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Ellison treasures loyalty above all else.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2026
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My grandmother treasures a mink coat her father bought her more than 60 years ago.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Beckham retains a 45% stake in the business after selling the remainder of his commercial empire to Authentic Brands Group.—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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As part of the acquisition, Sentivo retains the intellectual property of Cielo Estate, including its branding, member base and existing inventory, which will be sold under the Sentivo imprimatur.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
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“Cherishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cherishes. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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