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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Romy holds all the cards, at least in theory.Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
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At the time of writing, The Acolyte holds a 78% critical score and an 18% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.Abby Monteil, Them, 23 Dec. 2024
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These are hardworking people, and Downey famously appreciates his fashion.Alison Edmond, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Dec. 2024
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Ross, for his part, appreciates the different reactions that Nickel Boys produces.Christian Holub, EW.com, 20 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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The result is a crystal-clear Tequila that retains vanilla and caramel notes typically found in aged Tequilas.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Everyone enjoys getting their Christmas cards stamped from Christmas.Ticked Off, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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The ruins were spared direct attack, but the surrounding city of Tyre — where Hezbollah still enjoys wide support — took a pounding from Israeli warplanes.Lauren Frayer, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Cherishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cherishes. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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