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 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 Collins is soaking in every moment of motherhood, cherishing each first moment with her little one. — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cherishing
  1. loving
  2. valuing
  3. having
  4. adoring
  5. appreciating
  6. holding
  7. enjoying
  8. retaining
Verb
  • Lemon Lavender’s skincare is made in Korea featuring collagen, antioxidants and skin-loving formulas that help support your skin barrier, reduce the look of fine lines and boost overall glow.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
  • Fox News did a feature story on international World Cup fans loving their time in KC; ditto for a newspaper in Singapore.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
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  • The Sheldon deal continues a pattern of Chicago not valuing its draft capital.
    — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • The latest purchases come just weeks after GameStop disclosed a 5% economic interest in eBay alongside an unsolicited cash-and-stock proposal valuing the marketplace at approximately $57 billion.
    — Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of valuing
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  • Over the past several months, officials have been rebuilding much of the tariff regime that existed before the ruling, this time by relying on authorities that trade lawyers generally view as having a firmer legal foundation.
    — Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • Some conditions are risk factors for developing others – for instance, having Type 2 diabetes raises the likelihood of cardiovascular disease, and both are risk factors for dementia.
    — Minakshi Raj, The Conversation, 24 July 2026
Definition of having
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  • Set in Rome, Kentucky, the first When In Rome book centers Amelia Rose, known as Rae Rose to her adoring fanbase.
    — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 23 July 2026
  • Keegan was desperate to awaken the sleeping Tyneside beast and get Newcastle back to the top flight and immediately announced himself to his adoring new fanbase, scoring the winning goal on his debut against Queens Park Rangers at St James’.
    — James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 2026
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  • Industry observers note growing demand for flexible, discreet liquidity solutions that align with volatile markets, entrepreneurial cash-flow needs, and the desire to keep people’s appreciating collections intact.
    — Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Remove Faded Flowers Not appreciating the importance of deadheading is a common mistake when growing container flowers, including those cascading spiller species.
    — Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 22 July 2026
Definition of appreciating
Verb
  • Trainees can practice their aim and stance, and holding and firing a handgun are naturally part of it.
    — Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 25 July 2026
  • The 30-minute video posted by Pfister of the Zimmerman’s Meat Market incident from earlier this year shows him, his wife, Pam, and another man holding their cameras to the deli’s front window, capturing what was visible inside.
    — Kyung Lah, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Definition of holding
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  • But 60 Minutes long operated as almost a separate unit within the news division, enjoying a great deal of autonomy.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 24 July 2026
  • In a very youthful group inevitably depleted by several senior players enjoying their post-World Cup breaks, the two summer arrivals were surprising absentees.
    — Liam Twomey, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of enjoying
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  • For some, this might have meant sitting in a compact defensive block to contain energy, while others rested on the ball, retaining possession and moving around the opposition.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • The same study found 65% of manufacturers cite attracting and retaining talent as their primary business challenge.
    — Rush LaSelle, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
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