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
The Harlem Book of the Dead, conceived and nurtured by Camille Billops, cherishes that remembrance and enlightens us as only memory can.
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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
Shelby cherishes her relationship with Rachel and looks forward to making more special memories with her.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 2 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
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
Shelby cherishes her relationship with Rachel and looks forward to making more special memories with her.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 2 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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Paris Hilton loves her some Britney Spears.—
Diana Pearl,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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The chicken restaurant’s third mascot, Raising Cane III, loves visiting Raising Cane’s restaurants and getting belly rubs from crew members, the company said online.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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Charania reports the deal values the franchise at $10 billion.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
30 Oct. 2025
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But Cyrus, unlike Lee, values self-preservation above the truth.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
29 Oct. 2025
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Every company in the Fortune 500 Europe top 10 has roots from before the Second World War.—
Adam Gale,
Fortune,
29 Oct. 2025
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Besides being one of the best ways to stay warm, puffer jackets are also unbelievably packable, much like this Eddie Bauer down jacket that has insulation for chilly days but can be folded or rolled to practically half its size.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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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Aside from the taste, Maillet appreciates that the candy bars are easily and quickly consumed.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
28 Oct. 2025
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In a letter sent to the students’ families, Castillo said the district appreciates its long-standing partnership with the police SROs.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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There’s a Redwall vibe to the third installment, as fan-favorite rattkin Fern gets carried away on an impromptu adventure involving a chaos-goblin who holds a bounty tempting enough for all the ne’er-do-wells to try and collect on.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Ahead of the launch of season three of Alice in Borderland in September, THR spoke to Sato in Tokyo about working on the project for so many years, the global success of the show, and what the future holds.—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
2 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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Plus, the pad and ports are discreetly tucked into the top shelf, so the lamp retains its classic aesthetic.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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Baldoni retains his right to appeal the defamation case judgment to a higher court once a decision is rendered on Lively’s right to recoup fees.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Cherishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cherishes. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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