1
as in loves
to feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for
promised to love and cherish her husband forever
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as in values
to hold dear
we shall always cherish the keepsakes that our grandmother left us
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as in has
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 cherishes
Caroline Rhea cherishes her daughter, Ava Rhea Economopoulos.
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Francesca Gariano, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Miami’s quarterback cherishes the opportunity to play in the historic venue that is Lambeau Field for the first time.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 26 Nov. 2024
Mason cherishes how Pilates has taught her to move with intentionality.
—Patrice Peck, Essence, 21 Oct. 2024
While designing the future, Morton cherishes the past and the story of his mother.
—Phoebe Wall Howard, Detroit Free Press, 8 Oct. 2024
Francesca Gariano, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Miami’s quarterback cherishes the opportunity to play in the historic venue that is Lambeau Field for the first time.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 26 Nov. 2024
Mason cherishes how Pilates has taught her to move with intentionality.
—Patrice Peck, Essence, 21 Oct. 2024
While designing the future, Morton cherishes the past and the story of his mother.
—Phoebe Wall Howard, Detroit Free Press, 8 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cherishes
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Jumba is a loving, friendly, and ridiculous goofball who adores cuddles, cheese, and being his most dramatic self.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Chewy adores people and has never met a stranger, especially when pets and snuggles are involved.Arizona Republic, Arizona Republic, 13 Dec. 2024
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Wavy is between straight and curly, holds hairstyles well, and has big curls and waves from roots to ends.Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 4 Jan. 2025
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The upper level holds a bonus room, loft and three more bedrooms while the lower level comprises a large recreation room, home movie theater, a wine cellar and guest suite.David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 4 Jan. 2025
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Sharing praise in a public forum shows everyone on the team that the boss appreciates their work.William Arruda, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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The stylist likes color and form, appreciates amazing workmanship, and carefully approaches details like ruffles.Emily Mercer, WWD, 3 Jan. 2025
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He will not be traded, in my mind, unless Anaheim retains half of his remaining salary.Pierre LeBrun, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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In addition, artificial turf retains heat, often reaching temperatures of 150-180 degrees Fahrenheit on warm, sunny days.Noël Fletcher, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Yoo’s slick recruiter enjoys more screen time this season, and the actor explodes his character’s chilling composure during a terrifying — and delightfully unhinged — reunion with Gi-hun.Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 26 Dec. 2024
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Katherine Scott is a 21-year-old who enjoys a wide variety of genres such as ambient music, hyperpop and indie-pop.Jackson Hawkins, Baltimore Sun, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Cherishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cherishes. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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