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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
Everything Leo cherishes, Trump holds in contempt.
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Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
The Rapids finished with 61% possession, one of the numbers Wells cherishes most from game to game.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
With the sun setting on Pasty Shack, Mier cherishes the business’s customers the most.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Monterrosa also cherishes a resolution in her honor passed by the Texas Legislature in 2021.
—Rhyma Castillo, San Antonio Express-News, 22 Mar. 2026
People are trying to prove that the public still cherishes these art forms by sharing stills from decade-plus-old films like Pretty Woman, Center Stage, and Black Swan.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 10 Mar. 2026
Continue reading … HOPE FOR FREEDOM — Iranian-American winemaking family cherishes the USA — and wants positive change for the people of Iran.
—FOXNews.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Sale cherishes this organization.
—Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 24 Feb. 2026
The community cherishes its influence.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
The Rapids finished with 61% possession, one of the numbers Wells cherishes most from game to game.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
With the sun setting on Pasty Shack, Mier cherishes the business’s customers the most.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Monterrosa also cherishes a resolution in her honor passed by the Texas Legislature in 2021.
—Rhyma Castillo, San Antonio Express-News, 22 Mar. 2026
People are trying to prove that the public still cherishes these art forms by sharing stills from decade-plus-old films like Pretty Woman, Center Stage, and Black Swan.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 10 Mar. 2026
Continue reading … HOPE FOR FREEDOM — Iranian-American winemaking family cherishes the USA — and wants positive change for the people of Iran.
—FOXNews.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Sale cherishes this organization.
—Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 24 Feb. 2026
The community cherishes its influence.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cherishes
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University of Oregon chemist Christopher Hendon loves his coffee—so much so that studying all the factors that go into creating the perfect cuppa constitutes a significant area of research for him.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
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The gorgeous Monarch butterfly loves this flower in particular.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
28 Apr. 2026
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That should concern anyone who values stability in our elections, regardless of party.—
Dan Daley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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The organization clearly values him.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Earnings from India’s bellwether software services exporters have reinforced investor concerns about the sector’s growth prospects, signaling that the downturn in their stocks has further to run.—
Ashutosh Joshi,
Bloomberg,
27 Apr. 2026
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Lincoln-Way West’s Owen Chudzinski has a love for baseball that goes back a long way.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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This affectionate boy adores people, thrives on human attention and will happily lean in for pets, snuggles or just to be close.—
Maryanne Dell,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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And what's left is this core that adores each other.—
Lexi Lane,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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Sophomore first baseman/pitcher Payton Cherep also appreciates what Miller contributes to the Trojans.—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Carlos De La Torre appreciates a good sports car.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Apr. 2026
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Unlike most other races on the ballot, the June 2 election is not a primary and will determine who holds the board seat through June 2030.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
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Forecasters aren't sure what the future holds.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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Ellison treasures loyalty above all else.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2026
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My grandmother treasures a mink coat her father bought her more than 60 years ago.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
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While the United States retains extraordinary capabilities, the number of those weapons available and the ability to replace them are more limited.—
James LaPorta,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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According to Israeli security officials, intelligence assessments suggest Iran still retains a ballistic missile arsenal in the thousands.—
Ian Pannell,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Cherishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cherishes. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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