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 treasuring
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
And in that there is love too—and that is worth cherishing.
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Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cherishing
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Love is not neutral – it’s shaped by power, by capitalism, by who has historically been allowed to be seen loving and being loved.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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From the outside, Laura could be loving, protective, overbearing, even intrusive — while Cherry sows doubt for hiding pieces of her past despite ostensibly adoring her new beau.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
10 Sep. 2025
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Some common symptoms include the need to pee more frequently, feeling extremely thirsty, having dry and itchy skin, and getting dark, velvety patches on the skin.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
7 Sep. 2025
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Despite having iconic roles on The Andy Griffith Show and Happy Days, this is Howard's first-ever Emmy nomination for acting.—
Carson Blackwelder,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Insurers increasingly focus on valuing and protecting intangibles—intellectual property, data, brand IP—rather than physical assets.—
Leslie Lee,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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That followed a $100 million round led by Tiger Global Management with and investors including Jeffrey Katzenberg’s WndrCo and Andreessen Horowitz, valuing the company at $1 billion.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
28 Aug. 2025
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In the photo, Elordi stood behind Romy, holding a glass of wine as Romy stuck her tongue out at the camera.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Packers controlled the line of scrimmage, holding the league’s top-scoring offense from 2024 to just 13 points.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Additionally, domain names are appreciating assets, and their value tends to grow over time, especially in relation to emerging industries or trending phrases.—
Michael Gargiulo,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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This decision transforms monthly rent payments into an appreciating asset that can outlast the business itself.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
6 Sep. 2025
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In New York, Alcaraz turned up the volume and speed, hitting 42 winners in the final - double that of his opponent - while retaining full control and focus.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The football landscape has changed 20 years on, and 10 new signings show United wanted to change the squad, but there is evident faith in retaining the nucleus of Farke’s 2025 centurions.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Along with the offense, the Giants’ bullpen continues enjoying collective success even with a vastly different personnel, one that does not feature Randy Rodríguez, Camilo Doval, Tyler Rogers or Erik Miller.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
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In July, Aniston was spotted enjoying a yacht trip off the coast of Mallorca — where she was joined by friends including Jason Bateman and his wife Amanda Anka — and Curtis was with her for the vacation.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Cherishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cherishing. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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