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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Born in London in 1934, Goodall grew up cherishing animals, even, as a not-yet-2-year-old, taking earthworms to bed with her.
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Ralph Blumenthal, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2024
Fans cherish the film as one of the silver screen's greatest romance, many pointing to a scene where Allie and Noah embrace in a kiss on the rain.
—Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2024
In the absence of a tax increase of some kind, direct or indirect reductions in the programs that progressives and their legislative allies cherish would seem to be inevitable.
—Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2024
The hard knocks of family life as a child, and betrayal by the Royal Navy, had shattered any dreams Avery once cherished.
—Sean Kingsley, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Apr. 2024
The Rise of Spa Towns The natural springs once cherished by the Greeks and Romans were still visited despite thermae falling into disrepair.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 26 Mar. 2024
Artifact Uprising Baby Board Book $45 Create a custom baby board book that little ones can enjoy now and cherish for years to come.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024
Kate Hudson is cherishing the highs and lows of motherhood.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 28 Mar. 2024
Fans also cherished the special bond between Ohtani and his interpreter, often seen side by side during news conferences, at restaurant outings and playing catch during pregame warmups.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 24 Mar. 2024
Ralph Blumenthal, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2024
Fans cherish the film as one of the silver screen's greatest romance, many pointing to a scene where Allie and Noah embrace in a kiss on the rain.
—Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2024
In the absence of a tax increase of some kind, direct or indirect reductions in the programs that progressives and their legislative allies cherish would seem to be inevitable.
—Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2024
The hard knocks of family life as a child, and betrayal by the Royal Navy, had shattered any dreams Avery once cherished.
—Sean Kingsley, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Apr. 2024
The Rise of Spa Towns The natural springs once cherished by the Greeks and Romans were still visited despite thermae falling into disrepair.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 26 Mar. 2024
Artifact Uprising Baby Board Book $45 Create a custom baby board book that little ones can enjoy now and cherish for years to come.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024
Kate Hudson is cherishing the highs and lows of motherhood.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 28 Mar. 2024
Fans also cherished the special bond between Ohtani and his interpreter, often seen side by side during news conferences, at restaurant outings and playing catch during pregame warmups.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 24 Mar. 2024
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“Cherish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cherish. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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