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 worshiped
to feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for
promised to love and cherish her husband forever
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as in treasured
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
Mike Schell, The Enquirer, 14 Oct. 2024
There’s also a rare discount on the ever-popular Laneige lip mask, whose nourishing formula is cherished by Amazon shoppers and PEOPLE editors alike.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024
In Fairfax director Natalie Zimmerman’s gorgeous, immersive sensory feature, inhabitants of what is predicted to turn into an uninhabitable region by 2030 open up about their cherished, but endangered, way of life.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 1 Oct. 2024
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Reginald, a proud father of four, cherished the moment when his son, Reggie III, enlisted in the army in 2022.
—Mike Schell, The Enquirer, 14 Oct. 2024
There’s also a rare discount on the ever-popular Laneige lip mask, whose nourishing formula is cherished by Amazon shoppers and PEOPLE editors alike.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024
In Fairfax director Natalie Zimmerman’s gorgeous, immersive sensory feature, inhabitants of what is predicted to turn into an uninhabitable region by 2030 open up about their cherished, but endangered, way of life.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cherished
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Environmentalists have countered that federal officials are in the best position to protect land that is treasured by all Americans, not just those in a particular state or community.James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2024
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The accusation, vague if pointed, rocks her school — and the friendships Alma had long treasured.Manuel Betancourt, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024
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The Padres have had 18 winning seasons, including 2024.Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Ideally someone who had some experience with these IP's growing up.Zoya Hasan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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While the ballot-counting continues and Kornacki graces our screens, here are some facts to know about the beloved political analyst.Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024
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This new production of one of opera’s most beloved works is created by an all-AAPI female creative team and directed by Mo Zhou.Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
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Reading International has classified several properties as held for sale, including assets in Townsville, Australia, and Wellington and Rotorua, New Zealand, as part of its strategy to enhance liquidity.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Significant costs are anticipated in pursuit of financing and acquisition plans, with cash held outside the Trust Account deemed insufficient for operations beyond one year.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Good post for a mid- to late-November afternoon: 70 to 100 yards back in timber and along the thickest, nastiest ditch that leads out to crops. 59) Don’t waste precious rut-hunting time.Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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Viewers joined Jenn with tears over Romeo's precious reaction to his dad coming home.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Horowitz, retained to broker the deal, immediately thought of the George Kaiser Family Foundation, in Tulsa.Tad Friend, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
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If one or more of the judges is not retained, Indiana would use the judicial nomination commission to select a new lawyer, and the Indiana governor would make the appointment from a list of nominees by the commission.Hayleigh Colombo, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Oct. 2024
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On an afternoon when sophomore Nunu Agara stuffed the box score, compiling 16 points, nine rebounds, three blocks, two steals and two assists, Stanford easily handled Gonzaga, the preseason favorite to win the West Coast Conference.Justice delos Santos, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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The Academy didn’t even have room for its favorite country artist, Chris Stapleton!Justin Curto, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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First, commit yourself to creating a setting in which everyone feels appreciated, heard and free to take calculated risks.Nirmal Chhabria, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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This generation of Ford GT has followed its predecessors and appreciated quite significantly already.Trinity Francis, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Cherished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cherished. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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