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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Growing up celebrating the holiday with her family, Raveena particularly cherishes the visceral feeling of enchantment around Diwali.
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Prinita Thevarajah, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
The spaniel, adorned with a glittering crown, was filmed comfortably seated at the table, clearly part of the community and cherished by all.
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But Karen's memory -- and the hope of those who cherish it -- still promises to endure.
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Any Diwali function cherishing prosperity, expansion and growth is sure to be full of fresh flowers, highlighting the beauty of nature and its abundance.
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Prinita Thevarajah, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
The spaniel, adorned with a glittering crown, was filmed comfortably seated at the table, clearly part of the community and cherished by all.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
But Karen's memory -- and the hope of those who cherish it -- still promises to endure.
—Gemma Schneider, ABC News, 1 Nov. 2024
Any Diwali function cherishing prosperity, expansion and growth is sure to be full of fresh flowers, highlighting the beauty of nature and its abundance.
—Prinita Thevarajah, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
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 22 Nov. 2024.
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