cherished; cherishing; cherishes
1
a
: to hold dear : feel or show affection for
cherished her friends
b
: to keep or cultivate with care and affection : nurture
cherishes his marriage
2
: to entertain or harbor in the mind deeply and resolutely
still cherishes that memory
Examples of cherish in a Sentence
a book cherished by many
I will always cherish that memory.
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Tracy Scott Forson, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Apr. 2025
It's often said that growing up is a time to dream big, while adulthood is a time to cherish memories.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 4 Apr. 2025
The piece highlighted dogs carefully choosing their sticks and cherishing them throughout the stay, tying it to the resort’s pet-friendly appeal.
—Ethan Stone, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025
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Tracy Scott Forson, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Apr. 2025
It's often said that growing up is a time to dream big, while adulthood is a time to cherish memories.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 4 Apr. 2025
The piece highlighted dogs carefully choosing their sticks and cherishing them throughout the stay, tying it to the resort’s pet-friendly appeal.
—Ethan Stone, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025
John Green cherishes life by writing about death Different people have different reference points for John Green.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 29 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cherish
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“Cherish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cherish. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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