1
as in to love
to feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for
promised to love and cherish her husband forever
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2
as in to treasure
to hold dear
we shall always cherish the keepsakes that our grandmother left us
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as in to have
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 cherish
Alex Rodriguez cherishes his bond with his two daughters.
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Angela Andaloro, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
The daughter of Inuit and Danish parents, Christiansen, 57, cherishes Greenland.
—Danica Kirka, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
This is a new Japanese Breakfast that expands its sound in broad strokes without missing the fine details that have made Zauner and her band so cherished.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 21 Mar. 2025
However, the applause others may cherish is not what drives them--the intrinsic give-back of their work is more than enough.
—Chip Bell, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
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Angela Andaloro, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
The daughter of Inuit and Danish parents, Christiansen, 57, cherishes Greenland.
—Danica Kirka, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
This is a new Japanese Breakfast that expands its sound in broad strokes without missing the fine details that have made Zauner and her band so cherished.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 21 Mar. 2025
However, the applause others may cherish is not what drives them--the intrinsic give-back of their work is more than enough.
—Chip Bell, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cherish
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The small sliver of Skidmore students, whose campus is up the hill from downtown Saratoga, who are of drinking age will no doubt love this place.—
Liza B. Zimmerman,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Our News Automation and AI team would love to hear from you.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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Like the others, Maradona treasured his relationship with Raccuglia just as much as Raccuglia treasured him.—
Rory Smith,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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This recognition reflects Saratoga’s pride in its trees and reinforces our identity as a community that treasures its natural beauty.—
Belal Aftab,
The Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2025
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Devil May Cry has this raw, untamed cool that most video games can’t touch.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Downsides While apple cider vinegar has potential benefits, taking it before bed can have some downsides.—
Johna Burdeos,
Health,
7 Apr. 2025
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In front of its adoring crowd, the North London club took a huge step towards the Champions League semifinal by beating Spanish juggernaut Real Madrid 3-0 in its quarterfinal first-leg.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
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His Family Life He’s not just adored onscreen; he’s got a phenomenally close family as well.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Thai isn’t a particularly easy language to learn but an effort to grasp the basics will always be appreciated by the locals.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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To truly appreciate Toronto's culinary heritage, Kish recommends diving into the city's food history—including surprising discoveries like the Canadian origins of sushi pizza and Hawaiian pizza.—
Kimberly Lyn,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Apr. 2025
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The group allegedly operated within the Northeast, targeting luxury vehicles – specifically high-end SUVs – by holding victims at gunpoint or bumping the vehicles on a highway, forcing owners to exit their cars.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The judge’s opinion would identify the grounds for an acquittal or for holding the defendants’ liable.—
Andrea Tinianow,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Backed by $60 million in venture capital and at one time valued at $200 million, Whisper’s promise of a place to share their secrets anonymously had drawn millions of users.—
Thomas Brewster,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Marvell Technology — Shares pulled back 1.9% after popping more than 7% midday following the company’s agreement to sell its auto ethernet business to Infineon Technologies in an all-cash deal valued at $2.5 billion.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2025
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Status quo supporters claim voters still choose because the appointee must run for election to retain the seat.—
Bob Marshall,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2025
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In the aftermath, the motion states, Doe retained legal counsel and, following months of negotiations, was able to reach a settlement with Schrader’s lawyers in February of this year.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Cherish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cherish. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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