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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
Monterrosa also cherishes a resolution in her honor passed by the Texas Legislature in 2021.
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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
Aleys cherishes the tiny, exquisite psalter her mother inherited from an abbess aunt.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Barose, who has been creating makeup looks for Madigan for the last few months, cherishes their time together.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
This connection to culture is exemplified by the 52 UNESCO World Heritage Sites scattered across the country, each a testament to the rich culture and history that Germany cherishes and shares with travelers from across the globe.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
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
Aleys cherishes the tiny, exquisite psalter her mother inherited from an abbess aunt.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Barose, who has been creating makeup looks for Madigan for the last few months, cherishes their time together.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
This connection to culture is exemplified by the 52 UNESCO World Heritage Sites scattered across the country, each a testament to the rich culture and history that Germany cherishes and shares with travelers from across the globe.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cherishes
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Everyone loves classic Dutch Bros favorites like Golden Eagle and the Rebel, but there is so much to try with the Dutch Bros Secret Menu.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Contrary to the belief that the young generation loves to spend and expects a life of luxury, most are simply trying to hold on.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Maryland needs a regulatory system that aligns utility spending with the public interest — one that values transparency, consumer protection and meaningful accountability over corporate public relations.—
Michael Richard,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Apr. 2026
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Along with the obvious – good teammates, good workers – Underwood values trust.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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Luis Alvarado, a Republican political analyst, says that Bianco has political motivations of his own.—
Laurie Perez,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Jacoby Windmon has valuable starter reps.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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The StyleCaster team aboslutely adores Quince’s wide array of offerings.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
25 Mar. 2026
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Coco adores people, greeting them with little chirps and melting with affection.—
Maryanne Dell,
Oc Register,
21 Mar. 2026
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People move to mountain towns specifically for this purpose, to be part of an active community that appreciates the outdoor lifestyle.—
Matt Parrott,
Arkansas Online,
29 Mar. 2026
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No one appreciates both the responsibility and the potential that comes with this position more than me.—
Joe Mutascio,
IndyStar,
26 Mar. 2026
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Congress holds first hearing in 50 years on UFOs following reports of unexplained aerial phenomena by the military.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Cost-efficient energy and chemical production Researchers revealed that solar-power photocatalysis – turning sunlight into energy – holds promise for sustainable and cost-efficient energy and chemical production.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
3 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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William is a charmer who enjoys meeting new people and treasures those who spend meaningful time with him and connect with his spirit.—
Maryanne Dell,
Oc Register,
31 Jan. 2026
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Crucially, private credit retains structural advantages that are difficult for banks to replicate, including speed, certainty of execution and flexible conditions, which some borrowers may continue to value in volatile markets, noted some experts.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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Iran’s brutal regime retains a solid grip in Tehran, in Iraq through proxies, and in Lebanese society through Hezbollah.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
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