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
Roger Catlin, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
At its core, the book is a celebration of togetherness, a reminder that the heart of any party lies in making guests feel cherished.
—Rai Mincey, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
As noted in the obituary note, the actor especially cherished his time in the Star Wars films and subsequent fan community.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 30 Dec. 2024
Design lovers the world over seek out mid-century modern (MCM) gems that are coming to market after 50+ years with the families who designed and cherished them, racing to preserve them against the 'modern farmhouse' construction sharks and painfully grey house flippers.
—Alexandra Bregman, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
The company believes that pets deserve to live in a world where they are loved, understood and cherished.
—Funnyfuzzy Contributor, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
For an eristic, nearly any arguing, even a feeble instance, is likely to be cherished.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
First, acts of service to relieve their stress will be absolutely cherished.
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
For Pearce, the experience remains one of his most cherished.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 5 Dec. 2024
Verb
These textiles were cherished as precious heirlooms and passed down through families over generations in Indonesia.
—Roger Catlin, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
At its core, the book is a celebration of togetherness, a reminder that the heart of any party lies in making guests feel cherished.
—Rai Mincey, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
As noted in the obituary note, the actor especially cherished his time in the Star Wars films and subsequent fan community.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 30 Dec. 2024
Design lovers the world over seek out mid-century modern (MCM) gems that are coming to market after 50+ years with the families who designed and cherished them, racing to preserve them against the 'modern farmhouse' construction sharks and painfully grey house flippers.
—Alexandra Bregman, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
The company believes that pets deserve to live in a world where they are loved, understood and cherished.
—Funnyfuzzy Contributor, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
For an eristic, nearly any arguing, even a feeble instance, is likely to be cherished.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
First, acts of service to relieve their stress will be absolutely cherished.
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
For Pearce, the experience remains one of his most cherished.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 5 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cherished
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Greg's memory will forever be treasured by his family, dearest friends, colleagues and all who loved him.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Dec. 2024
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The show is also one of three ambitious projects released this year reimagining beloved Latin American classics treasured by book lovers for their use of magical realism.—
Nicole Acevedo,
NBC News,
10 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Desmond Bane had 22 points, seven rebounds and seven assists.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
4 Jan. 2025
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On influencers at the DNC and RNC This tension between influencers and traditional media gained prominence when influencers had access to both the Democratic and Republican National Conventions.—
Eric Deggans,
NPR,
4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Reports confirm that the beloved songstress was involved in a tragic car accident early this morning in Montgomery, Alabama, following a performance.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
2 Mar. 2025
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Michelle Randolph, who plays Jack’s beloved, Elizabeth, is sitting next to him.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
1 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Yet the game held more significance for sentimental reasons given the mammoth trade intertwining the two teams’ futures.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
24 Dec. 2024
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Also, the plaintiffs’ attorneys wrote that numerous courts have held First Amendment rights exist in libraries.—
Jim Saunders,
Orlando Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The threat of tariffs on gold has spurred U.S. banks, investors and traders to shift the precious metal into the Commodities Exchange Centre and other vaults in New York, when it would otherwise usually be stored in London.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
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But a recent stay at the Hard Rock Rivera Maya brought an even more precious commodity, rest and relaxation.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Producers hold onto their rights and their IP and the value from our spend is retained in the UK, not across the Atlantic.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
8 Jan. 2025
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Leicester have retained their former men’s training ground, Belvoir Drive, just outside the city centre, which is situated in a housing estate, and there is so far no information on the Land Registry of a sale.—
Rob Tanner,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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No camera control button: Instead the new iPhone 16e features an action button, that according to Apple, allows users to press and use visual intelligence to call your best friend, launch your favorite app, and more.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Just 10 percent of US adults surveyed by Gallup last year listed baseball as their favorite sport.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Context appears to matter a lot with such items, which are often appreciated when exchanged between acquaintances.—
Ellen Wexler,
Smithsonian Magazine,
3 Jan. 2025
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The event is free, but donations are appreciated.—
Amy Schwabe,
Journal Sentinel,
30 Dec. 2024
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“Cherished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cherished. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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