1
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
Collins is soaking in every moment of motherhood, cherishing each first moment with her little one.
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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
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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The wine-loving psychic is wearing a silky robe paired with pearls, palm trees behind her.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2026
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What brings the tweezer-loving team to Los Angeles?—
Emily Wilson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 Jan. 2026
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Organizations can benefit by valuing carefulness and concentration not as an obligation, but as a fundamental pillar of success.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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In September, Palm Tree Crew received $20 million in series B funding from WME Group, valuing the company at $215 million.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
20 Jan. 2026
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The Minnesota Timberwolves are not having a good week.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Executive Director of the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance Paul Craney wasn’t having it, saying high utility bills in Massachusetts are the fault of Healey’s policies and the state’s NetZero by 2050 climate mandate, which favors solar, wind and battery power over natural gas.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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Lucy, Nicholas and Mary were adoring big sibs in this sweet shot of everyone at home together.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
19 Jan. 2026
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The auction gives the adoring public a chance to own part of the company’s history ahead of Apple’s 50th anniversary in April.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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Judges have criticized them for holding immigrants without bond, deporting them without hearings, and now, forcing their way into private homes without a warrant signed by a judge.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Jan. 2026
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Surveillance footage from outside the store shows the deputy pinning Graham to the ground and holding him by the neck with his legs as Graham continued to fight back.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Gratitude becomes a tool for minimizing the self rather than appreciating reality.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Caleb Williams was reflective the day after and focused on attacking the offseason, while appreciating the impact this team had on the city of Chicago.—
Matt Zahn,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2026
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The snow skirt, elastic cuffs, and elasticized side panels ensured a snug, warmth-retaining fit, but there was still room for my other layers underneath when necessary.—
Outside,
Outside,
23 Jan. 2026
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So, Ukraine is retaining its industrial potential even under pressure.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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This successful squad is led by head coach Omar McMillan, who is really enjoying the ride this season.—
Marielle Mohs,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Visit in January for the best chance of enjoying these beauties in optimal wintry weather.—
Cailey Rizzo,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Cherishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cherishing. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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