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
After more than a decade of waiting and grief, even the flash of a grin is a testament to how much Sodais cherishes his American dream despite having every reason to feel angry or afraid.
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Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
Logan cherishes southeast Denton, but is concerned about its future as development accelerates.
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Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
Fiction can be tempting when facts prove elusive, and Tannahill’s series cherishes dancing between the demanding allure of the unknown and the fearful certainty of what can happen when pursuing it.
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Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
12 June 2026
Orlando, as one of the world’s most popular and iconic destinations for travelers, and a community that proudly cherishes its diversity, has long been considered a high-value target for would-be terrorists.
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Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 June 2026
Korda cherishes her one day off per week.
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Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
4 June 2026
Calva still cherishes that night.
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Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
This is the version of JB that Bianchi cherishes.
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Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
8 May 2026
Lynch cherishes the responsibility.
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Jaylon Thompson
may 7,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
Logan cherishes southeast Denton, but is concerned about its future as development accelerates.
—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
Fiction can be tempting when facts prove elusive, and Tannahill’s series cherishes dancing between the demanding allure of the unknown and the fearful certainty of what can happen when pursuing it.
—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
12 June 2026
Orlando, as one of the world’s most popular and iconic destinations for travelers, and a community that proudly cherishes its diversity, has long been considered a high-value target for would-be terrorists.
—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 June 2026
Korda cherishes her one day off per week.
—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
4 June 2026
Calva still cherishes that night.
—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
This is the version of JB that Bianchi cherishes.
—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
8 May 2026
Lynch cherishes the responsibility.
—
Jaylon Thompson
may 7,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cherishes
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Her extroverted big sister, on the other hand, loves being out and about, exploring new places, unruffled by noise or crowds.
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Fans immediately jumped on board with the theory, since Taylor has played the venue eight times and famously loves the Big Apple.
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The reward is giving a meaningful piece a second life with someone who values it.
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For example, if your company values a good sense of humor or camaraderie between colleagues, let potential candidates know.
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The sport has a big future because of you guys.
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Legend has it that when an unsuspecting new man on the paper’s composing desk left out the agate type one day there were lots of problems for bettors and bookies across the city.
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For Fatima, a practicing Muslim who adores her parents, the stakes feel even higher.
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Either way, Gale adores this team and Brunson’s captaincy, and the constant comparisons to Reed’s team and captaincy back in the day.
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At the June 2 premiere, the audience screamed particularly loudly for Bogosian, a reaction the actor both appreciates and is puzzled by.
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One quality that Guardiola really appreciates, according to those who have worked with him, is for a player to have ‘balls’.
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The self-image of a predominantly Anglo civilization on the far side of the world—a distant, lucky country insulated from global conflict—no longer holds.
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Each carafe holds 35 ounces and features a narrow neck for easier pouring.
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Ellison treasures loyalty above all else.
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My grandmother treasures a mink coat her father bought her more than 60 years ago.
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The microfiber fabric is feathery light and airy, but still retains a soft and cuddly feel to keep you comfortable no matter the season.
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The small kitchen retains its midcentury charm, but open shelving above the counter provides an airier, more contemporary cupboard to show off Miranda-Martin’s dish and glassware collection.
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“Cherishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cherishes. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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