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
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Aside from Juror #2 Francesca has had several smaller roles in Clint's movies, including Jersey Boys.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
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Carter had little national name recognition when he was elected president in 1976, having served in the Georgia Senate and one term as governor of the state before moving to the White House.—
Stephen Fowler,
NPR,
4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Colors of blue and pink pay homage to Miami Beach’s beloved Art Deco scene.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
24 Jan. 2025
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Composer and visual artist Daniel Blumberg ventured near and far for the project: to his beloved London haunt Cafe Oto, the film’s set in Budapest, locales in New York, Berlin, and Paris… and even a marble quarry in Italy.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
24 Jan. 2025
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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
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Still, in contrast to the hardships of filming, the cast were relieved to find the creative process refreshingly collaborative, given White isn’t precious about his words.—
Charlie Campbell,
TIME,
24 Jan. 2025
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For many, this includes exploring the world and to experience some of its most precious and fascinating wildlife, landscapes, cultures and ancient sites.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 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
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As people’s vulnerability proxies—podcasters, celebrities, crying YouTubers—pour out their heart while shilling for their favorite cashmere brands, consumerism becomes unconsciously tethered to the viewing or listening experience.—
Maytal Eyal,
The Atlantic,
27 Jan. 2025
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Some of Whitten’s favorite sets include a pair that sat on her great-grandparents' kitchen table when her mother was little, a Wizard of Oz set, and an astronaut set that her sister is obsessed with.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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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 31 Jan. 2025.
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