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
Aleys cherishes the tiny, exquisite psalter her mother inherited from an abbess aunt.
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Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Barose, who has been creating makeup looks for Madigan for the last few months, cherishes their time together.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
This connection to culture is exemplified by the 52 UNESCO World Heritage Sites scattered across the country, each a testament to the rich culture and history that Germany cherishes and shares with travelers from across the globe.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
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
Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Barose, who has been creating makeup looks for Madigan for the last few months, cherishes their time together.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
This connection to culture is exemplified by the 52 UNESCO World Heritage Sites scattered across the country, each a testament to the rich culture and history that Germany cherishes and shares with travelers from across the globe.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cherishes
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Martin loves Leslie deeply, and is her primary caregiver, while Amanda and her daughter have only moved temporarily from Newcastle to look after her.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2026
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To someone who really loves their dog, that matters.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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That clear size difference could be important for an Elko defense that values run-stopping ability and strength at the point of attack in a linebacker.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Feb. 2026
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The equal-weight S&P 500—a notional index that values each of the 500 companies equally rather than by total market cap—is actually at a record high this morning because the non-tech companies inside it are doing rather well.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Bipartisan skepticism of corporate power comes and goes in America, but the latest wave has roots in the parallel streams flowing from the Great Financial Crisis, Occupy Wall Street and the Tea Party.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Paul has a reputation for taking collectibles to extreme levels and has spent millions to secure some of the rarest items ever produced, including NFTs - unique, verifiable digital assets traded on the blockchain.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Ed Sheeran adores Delta Goodrem, and the feeling is mutual.—
Lars Brandle,
Billboard,
18 Feb. 2026
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The superyacht is home to not one but two mosaic plunge pools—one of which also sports that lifting floor—as well as three galleys for the owner, who adores cooking.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
30 Jan. 2026
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Munnichs said the community appreciates repair, but mostly traditional methods such as sashiko or upcycling old pairs into something new.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Feb. 2026
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Stolz appreciates his Dutch rival's skating style.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Malinin holds just more than a five-point lead over his biggest rival, Japan’s Yuma Kagiyama, with scores from both the short program and free skate added together to determine a winner.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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According to chief customer officer Brie Carere, FedEx currently holds a 12 percent share in the $22 billion premium air freight market.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
13 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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There wasn’t an official mother-son dance, but there was a picture of Joni and Connor dancing that the couple now treasures.—
Joe Smith,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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According to the American Craft Spirits Association, American craft distilleries rose from 150 to 200 in 2010 to over 3,000 by 2023, and while that number has begun to level off over the past year, the craft whiskey industry retains its strong presence.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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The potential inclusions of right-hander Alexis Díaz (a former All-Star closer who still retains minor league options) and left-hander Jacob Latz (who will compete for the fifth starter job) could erase opportunities for others.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Cherishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cherishes. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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