as in loved
granted special treatment or attention
a cherished heirloom that has been in the family for generations
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as in adored
to feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for
promised to love and cherish her husband forever
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as in valued
to hold dear
we shall always cherish the keepsakes that our grandmother left us
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as in had
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 cherished
Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Jan. 2026
Atlanta will be a cherished checkpoint for fans of what might be college football’s all-time most remarkable tale.
—Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 10 Jan. 2026
The celebration honors El Día de los Reyes Magos — also known as Three Kings Day — one of the City of Miami's most cherished cultural traditions.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Living room shelves, in particular, can spotlight your most cherished pieces and give these treasured trinkets a more permanent home.
—Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 6 Jan. 2026
But family screen time—in particular, our nightly TV viewing as a family of four—is one of our most cherished and important pastimes.
—Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 5 Jan. 2026
This cherished recipe is filled with goodness and greens.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
Use your mother's cherished silver tray to organize items on your dresser.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 30 Dec. 2025
Enjoying holiday movies together has become a cherished ritual for many families and couples.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 20 Dec. 2025
Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
But then as now, people cherished the underdog aspect of the album — the artist taking a stand, defying the odds, staying hungry.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 2 Nov. 2025
Kai cherished every moment of her experience.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Farmers in Lebanon didn't seem keen on how recent developments had eliminated so much farmland, and several Zionsville residents emphasized how people living in rural areas of the town especially cherished their scenery.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 23 Oct. 2025
America must be a democracy where free and fair elections are cherished and a representative electorate is valued.
—Tom Lopach, Time, 17 Oct. 2025
Plus, watch Cliff’s friends remember him as a larger-than-life personality who loved the finer things, and cherished his friends.
—Dateline Nbc, NBC news, 15 Oct. 2025
Their tedious but much-cherished daily routine is interrupted by the arrival of their eldest sister and benefactor Masha, an aging B-movie actress who sweeps into town with her much-younger lover, Spike, for a neighborhood costume party.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
Growing up in an East Coast ski family, Sam cherished family time with her mother, father, and two brothers at resorts in New York and Vermont, and has successfully passed her love of the sport down to her three sons, all of whom are avid skiers.
—Samantha Berman, Outside, 28 Sep. 2025
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History buffs can come learn more about the most cherished collections on display, such as glowing minerals.
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It’s made with extra-thick waterproof material, so it can be cherished year after year.
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But after 9/11, Tagliabue showed a different side, particularly toward league employees who had lost loved ones in the attacks.—
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Preserving income, insurance and retirement Financial security also depends on preserving income and protecting loved ones.—
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In fact, Presley adored the song and yearned to record it.—
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Critics adored the camaraderie between the cast as well as the realistic, relatable storylines — and for good reason.—
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Diana Butler Bass, a historian and author of the popular Substack newsletter The Cottage, said Yancey embodied an evangelical Christianity that valued grace and respect for different opinions.—
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In June, Cyera was valued at $6 billion in its seventh funding round.—
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Ewing never married or had children, but is survived by other family members, per Extra.—
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The news and editorial staffs of the Orange County Register had no role in this post’s preparation.—
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There is so much pleasure to be had in rereading old favorites—and part of the joy is meeting beloved characters, who have been updated or somehow arrive in a new form to resist old tropes and types.—
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Due to the notoriety of the locally beloved sandwich, IndyStar recently held a Tenderloin Tournament to find the establishment that serves the best tenderloin in Indiana.—
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The soup is treasured for its creamy texture and tangy flavor.—
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Mark Collins, who was born and raised in Newfoundland, Canada, said Canadians have long treasured their friendship with the United States and the fact that the US-Canada border is the longest undefended border on the planet.—
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The rapper, who pleaded not guilty to all charges, has been held at the Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center since he was arrested in September 2024.—
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That means every state budget could be held hostage until the whims of a small fraction of legislators is satisfied.—
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And, using a tablet will save your phone’s precious battery life for landing.—
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Three interior pockets keep everything organized, while the tote’s zip closure ensures your precious cargo stays secure.—
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“Cherished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cherished. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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