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as in loving
to feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for
promised to love and cherish her husband forever
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as in valuing
to hold dear
we shall always cherish the keepsakes that our grandmother left us
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as in having
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 cherishing
The 47-year-old coach is cherishing the opportunity to play at Butler’s historic Hinkle Fieldhouse.
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Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
The book was more of a cherishing exercise than a grieving exercise.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 12 Mar. 2026
The garments are purposefully ratty, as if to prove that signs of wear and tear are also signs of cherishing.
—Air Mail, 14 Feb. 2026
Collins is soaking in every moment of motherhood, cherishing each first moment with her little one.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
Just really cherishing music of the past, and put my spin on it, and my ideologies.
—Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
Kimmel announced the news on Tuesday via Instagram with a heartfelt message grieving his loss and cherishing their friendship.
—Paula Soria, AZCentral.com, 12 Nov. 2025
And there were many others in the floundering nation-states of Asia and Africa who succumbed to the American ideology of individual aggrandizement and self-cherishing.
—Pankaj Mishra, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
The book was more of a cherishing exercise than a grieving exercise.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 12 Mar. 2026
The garments are purposefully ratty, as if to prove that signs of wear and tear are also signs of cherishing.
—Air Mail, 14 Feb. 2026
Collins is soaking in every moment of motherhood, cherishing each first moment with her little one.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
Just really cherishing music of the past, and put my spin on it, and my ideologies.
—Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
Kimmel announced the news on Tuesday via Instagram with a heartfelt message grieving his loss and cherishing their friendship.
—Paula Soria, AZCentral.com, 12 Nov. 2025
And there were many others in the floundering nation-states of Asia and Africa who succumbed to the American ideology of individual aggrandizement and self-cherishing.
—Pankaj Mishra, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cherishing
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His words are a stark contrast to the young, adventure-loving Crown Point native who moved to Japan in 2013 after teaching himself Japanese as a teenager.—
Megan De Mar,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Shady Areas Lavender is a sun-loving plant that requires several hours of direct sunlight per day to thrive.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
27 Apr. 2026
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Because New York's antiquated property tax system dramatically undervalues co-ops and condos, experts said the city will have to come up with a new system for valuing high-end second homes.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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Luckily, the hotel can rely on fans of the brand knowing and valuing the hotel’s low-impact promise.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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The other soldier is accused of having contact with a foreign agent, transmitting information to the enemy and other offenses, according to the indictment.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
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John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan know that having two solid contributors on cheap deals is vastly superior to having one overpriced guy who is statistically no better than the field.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Mom and daughter share adoring glances at an event to celebrate International Women's Day in London.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Logan’s script seems intent on making the case that Michael was simply a big kid, frequently cutting to him leafing through his beloved Peter Pan books, dreaming that Neverland is a real place, adoring animals (not his pets!—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
21 Apr. 2026
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Former Canadiens captain Yvan Cournoyer entered the Bell Centre from that plaza holding a torch, walked it into the building and the arena bowl, setting off the Canadiens’ traditional playoff ritual of the ice catching fire, and the building roared.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The top of his head drilled Bona’s chest, and the Celtics guard crumbled to the court, holding his neck.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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During the long trek back to Earth, Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen reminded viewers that appreciating and tending Earth doesn’t require the journey of a lifetime.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
22 Apr. 2026
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But Sam and Ashley Levinson were so welcoming, always appreciating my work.—
Zoe Papelis,
Vulture,
22 Apr. 2026
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His fund has posted disappointing returns and the high costs of retaining talent and building out necessary infrastructure made continuing the firm too difficult, Sandler wrote.—
Hema Parmar,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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These containers ditch the plastic in favor of silicone while retaining the same look and benefits of classic deli containers—namely, their stackability, one-size-fits-all lid, and lightweight feel.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Apr. 2026
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Belltower Green is the city’s urban greenspace and gardens, and is the spot for enjoying summer concerts, seasonal parades, and a splash pad during the warmer months.—
Katie Riley,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
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Yedlin, a Seattle native, feels at home in the mountains and said his wife and two young children are enjoying the quiet, family-friendly life in Utah.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Cherishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cherishing. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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