cherishing

verb

Definition of cherishingnext
present participle of cherish
1
as in loving
to feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for promised to love and cherish her husband forever

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2
as in treasuring
to hold dear we shall always cherish the keepsakes that our grandmother left us

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3
as in having
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 Synonyms for cherishing
  1. having
  2. holding
  3. retaining
  4. appreciating
  5. enjoying
Verb
  • But to have the engine running well, having Wall Street analyst sponsorship is worth a few cylinders.
    Cody Slach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • When having fun is far down the list of priorities, sleeping with a delivery guy could be revolutionary.
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of having
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  • So too will investments from women’s sports team owners like Michele Kang—who, in addition to holding ownership stakes in the NWSL’s Washington Spirit, pledged another $30 million towards developing women’s soccer in November.
    Maggie McGrath, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • So that is his, and William’s been holding onto that as his good luck charm or his little memento to keep him safe throughout the war.
    Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of holding
Verb
  • This method enabled competitors to keep their overhead costs low, retaining minimal staff and reducing the risk of product spoilage en route.
    Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Their ability to work miles away from their supervisor would expand the impact and reach of practices while retaining care continuity.
    Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of retaining
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  • First, the asking price, a vast sum even in the voracious world of high-stakes wine collecting, kept rising—first $8 million, then $10 million, now likely more—the longer the collection sat and the more the wines inside kept appreciating.
    Josh Condon, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Maria taught me how to reignite holiday joy by appreciating the old-fashioned loving labor involved in keeping traditions alive.
    Juliet Grames, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of appreciating
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  • Johan thrives as a gay man in Copenhagen, enjoying endless bars, parties, and casual flings.
    Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
  • When David Foster created his philanthropic David Foster Foundation nearly 40 years ago, the venture to support the medical needs of Canadian families wasn’t the byproduct of a music mogul enjoying international fame and fortune.
    Steven Gaydos, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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