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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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
This car is for the collector who not only covets one of the most important models in the history of one of the world’s most influential marques, but also cherishes a challenge.
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Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2025
Decades later, a teenager who cherishes the painting embarks on a journey to learn its origin.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
What Roker, who is a father of three and grandpa of one, cherishes most is seeing Kotb with her girls, Hope and Haley, and Guthrie with her kids, Charley and Vale.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 25 Nov. 2025
But even with the occasional surprises, Alltop cherishes her farmhouse and its rich history.
—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
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
Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2025
Decades later, a teenager who cherishes the painting embarks on a journey to learn its origin.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
What Roker, who is a father of three and grandpa of one, cherishes most is seeing Kotb with her girls, Hope and Haley, and Guthrie with her kids, Charley and Vale.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 25 Nov. 2025
But even with the occasional surprises, Alltop cherishes her farmhouse and its rich history.
—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
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
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
Verb
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This previously-$30 set of Merino wool socks already has an excellent value, but the new price point is even sweeter.—
Anna Popp,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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The bakery has two trailers on the property that are used for housing and as a test kitchen for the bakers.—
Austen Erblat,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Best Ticking Stripe Harrison has, adores, and lives in the Petite Plume French ticking sheets.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
6 Jan. 2026
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North Side resident and dog owner, Eric White, absolutely adores his dog, Shoe-Shoe.—
Ross Guidotti,
CBS News,
8 Dec. 2025
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Homebrewer Chris Bowers also appreciates being able to purchase ingredients, have one of the beers on tap and visit with the taproom’s staff.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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In a year in which Week 1 was so in doubt, Stafford certainly appreciates the task in front of him during wild-card weekend.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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
Verb
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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
Verb
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Save Victoria Park retains hope that the decision can be reversed, saying that applications for the park’s permanent legal protection are still being evaluated.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
7 Jan. 2026
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While many are now driven primarily by economic interests, a subset retains insurgent, ant-imperialist commitments.—
Rebecca Hanson,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Cherishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cherishes. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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