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
Sale cherishes this organization.
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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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cherishes
Verb
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Crawford’s wife, Melanie, loves old Charles Dickens books and Crawford was impressed by their illustrations.—
Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Mar. 2026
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Mold loves moisture, so removing lingering dampness helps prevent regrowth.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
3 Mar. 2026
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Additional upside, the analyst noted, could come from Tesla's Optimus humanoid segment, which Perry values at over $30 billion.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
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As a whole, Minnesota values the versatile forward.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
3 Mar. 2026
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Anyone who has watched the last decade of merger mania in Hollywood has good reason to be skeptical.—
Lucas Shaw,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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The 21-year-old has already done the same outside Balmain and Acne Studios that day, and has plans later to stand outside Rick Owens.—
Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
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As someone who adores room service, this is all very refreshing.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Mar. 2026
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Coco adores people, greeting them with little chirps and melting with affection.—
Maryanne Dell,
Oc Register,
21 Feb. 2026
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The goal of any investor is to identify undervalued opportunities and get in before everyone else uncovers or appreciates that value.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
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At Twinpalms Surin Beach Phuket, a resort known for its water gardens and signature scent, the housekeeping team appreciates the simple gesture of hanging up damp items.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Mar. 2026
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Weatherspoon holds offers from mid-majors such as Buffalo, High Point University, Northern Colorado and UTEP.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
6 Mar. 2026
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Players can choose whether to throw the stone alone or with a teammate who holds the wheelchair steady.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 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
Verb
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Clay soil is heavy and retains water longer than sandy soils.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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The Dallas Morning News retains full editorial control of the Education Lab’s journalism.—
Jessica Ma,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Cherishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cherishes. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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