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
The Rapids finished with 61% possession, one of the numbers Wells cherishes most from game to game.
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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
People are trying to prove that the public still cherishes these art forms by sharing stills from decade-plus-old films like Pretty Woman, Center Stage, and Black Swan.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 10 Mar. 2026
Continue reading … HOPE FOR FREEDOM — Iranian-American winemaking family cherishes the USA — and wants positive change for the people of Iran.
—FOXNews.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Sale cherishes this organization.
—Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 24 Feb. 2026
The community cherishes its influence.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
Aleys cherishes the tiny, exquisite psalter her mother inherited from an abbess aunt.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
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
People are trying to prove that the public still cherishes these art forms by sharing stills from decade-plus-old films like Pretty Woman, Center Stage, and Black Swan.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 10 Mar. 2026
Continue reading … HOPE FOR FREEDOM — Iranian-American winemaking family cherishes the USA — and wants positive change for the people of Iran.
—FOXNews.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Sale cherishes this organization.
—Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 24 Feb. 2026
The community cherishes its influence.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
Aleys cherishes the tiny, exquisite psalter her mother inherited from an abbess aunt.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cherishes
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Rarely do two such defining voices of the podcasting industry share the same stage, making this a truly unmissable moment for anyone who loves the art of the interview.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
21 Apr. 2026
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If your household is large and loves everything topped with a runny egg, look for a larger capacity pan that holds four or more at a time.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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In a Wednesday statement, a BP spokesman said the refinery values its employees and respects their rights to assemble.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Known for its walkable neighborhoods, fiercely independent food culture and more than 500 food carts spread across the city, Portland rewards the kind of eater who values authenticity over flash and community over chains.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Margaux has a toggle closure, while Quince’s bag seals with a zipper, which provides extra security.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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San Antonio’s Victor Wembanyama has a shot at doing the same.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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And what's left is this core that adores each other.—
Lexi Lane,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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Kate Middleton adores Jo Malone London Orange Blossom for its citrus and white floral notes.—
Rebecca Norris,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Wisconsin Cheese Curds For anyone who appreciates honest, no-frills bar food, cheese curds are essential eating in Wisconsin.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
21 Apr. 2026
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Vélez said his agency especially appreciates donations of high-protein foods such as eggs.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Another girl, Donna Jo, apparently naked on a back-yard lawn, holds several small, round pieces of fruit, still on their leafy branch, clasped to her chest like a trophy.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2026
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The Indian government’s chief economic adviser expressed confidence Friday that the world’s sixth-largest economy can weather the energy-price shock caused by the Iran war if the ceasefire holds.—
Chris Wellisz,
semafor.com,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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
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William is a charmer who enjoys meeting new people and treasures those who spend meaningful time with him and connect with his spirit.—
Maryanne Dell,
Oc Register,
31 Jan. 2026
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More affluent households are probably stuck paying for tax prep, at least as long as the tax code retains anything like its current complexity.—
Binyamin Appelbaum,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Despite nationwide polls showing eroding support, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán retains strong backing in rural communities and among older Hungarians, who credit him with representing their interests and maintaining national pride.—
Justin Spike,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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