cherished; cherishing; cherishes
1
a
: to hold dear : feel or show affection for
cherished her friends
b
: to keep or cultivate with care and affection : nurture
cherishes his marriage
2
: to entertain or harbor in the mind deeply and resolutely
still cherishes that memory
Examples of cherish in a Sentence
a book cherished by many
I will always cherish that memory.
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Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Farmers in Lebanon didn't seem keen on how recent developments had eliminated so much farmland, and several Zionsville residents emphasized how people living in rural areas of the town especially cherished their scenery.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 23 Oct. 2025
Above all, this is a place for those who cherish the mountain lifestyle and enjoy sharing it with new and longtime neighbors, creating memories that will be a legacy for future generations.
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America must be a democracy where free and fair elections are cherished and a representative electorate is valued.
—Tom Lopach, Time, 17 Oct. 2025
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Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Farmers in Lebanon didn't seem keen on how recent developments had eliminated so much farmland, and several Zionsville residents emphasized how people living in rural areas of the town especially cherished their scenery.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 23 Oct. 2025
Above all, this is a place for those who cherish the mountain lifestyle and enjoy sharing it with new and longtime neighbors, creating memories that will be a legacy for future generations.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
America must be a democracy where free and fair elections are cherished and a representative electorate is valued.
—Tom Lopach, Time, 17 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cherish
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“Cherish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cherish. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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