cherishing

verb

present participle of cherish
1
as in loving
to feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for promised to love and cherish her husband forever

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2
as in valuing
to hold dear we shall always cherish the keepsakes that our grandmother left us

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3
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 Later that month, at the doc’s Los Angeles premiere at the Academy of Motion Pictures Museum, Springsteen opened up about how his wife’s diagnosis led to him speaking about the importance of cherishing life during performances. — Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026 Messi’s Inter Miami and Argentina teammate, and close friend, Rodrigo De Paul, is cherishing every moment Messi plays. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026 Ohtani’s West Sacramento at-bats worth cherishing Ohtani might go down as the best baseball player of all time, providing unique memories to sports fans in Sacramento. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2026 In all, 1,900 volunteer marshals, most from the East End and equipped with yellow batons, seem to be cherishing their assignments. — Jennifer McLogan, CBS News, 16 June 2026 Arsenal are cherishing the moment with the wind in their sails. — Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 6 May 2026 The 47-year-old coach is cherishing the opportunity to play at Butler’s historic Hinkle Fieldhouse. — 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cherishing
  1. loving
  2. valuing
  3. having
  4. adoring
  5. appreciating
  6. holding
  7. enjoying
  8. retaining
Verb
  • Summer House viewers know Miller is actually known for loving to spend time in bed — a fact Armstrong was informed of on Wednesday.
    — Sarah Hearon, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Both of them are part of Dem Guns, a nonprofit started in 2025 that aims to provide a space for gun-loving Democrats.
    — Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2026
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  • However, the architect eventually gives way to use and function first, despite valuing the aesthetics at hand (not to mention, his collaborations with local artisans).
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Both women recognized that fully realizing the aspirations and talents of women and girls also requires valuing the virtues and qualities that men and boys contribute, in the private and public spheres.
    — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of valuing
Verb
  • The confusion could muddy the narrative of having the best models in the market that OpenAI would no doubt like to present ahead of a possible 2027 IPO.
    — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026
  • There are other factors that effect children in these communities, but the evidence suggests that having an involved father can be an important protective factor that improves a child's chances of succeeding academically, economically and socially.
    — Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of having
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  • This was the unofficial kickoff for the Wild Horse Nine awards campaign, the first time Malkovich would face his adoring public.
    — Nate Jones, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Market on Close The analyst corps that covers Nvidia is mostly adoring.
    — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of adoring
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  • The brand works on products that go beyond basic utility, focusing on items that users can carry daily while also appreciating the details behind their construction.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The tell-like-it-is prose of Swanson is refreshing and appreciating to read.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of appreciating
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  • Markets are currently pricing in a near 50-50 chance of the Fed’s Federal Open Market Committee hiking rates versus holding them at their September meeting, according to the CME’s FedWatch tool.
    — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Harvey adjusted for Nix’s throw, leaping up at the front of the end zone and holding onto the ball through contact.
    — Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of holding
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  • Enzo Maresca has brought more composure to their in-possession play, with City enjoying 69 per cent possession, an increase on the 53 per cent average from the final two league games of 2025-26.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • While neither of these experiences is essential to enjoying your stay, the additional charges do chip away at the all-inclusive promise.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of enjoying
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  • Smaller components, broader uses The approach could make frequency-conversion devices much smaller while retaining efficient light conversion.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Saikia said the track’s soundscape aimed to hold the depth of Azmi’s poetry and Nooran’s voice while retaining the soul of Sufi music.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of retaining

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“Cherishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cherishing. Accessed 11 Sep. 2026.

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