cherishes

verb

present tense third-person singular of cherish
1
as in loves
to feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for promised to love and cherish her husband forever

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

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3
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 Naperville North senior midfielder Dylan Healy cherishes the memory of winning the Class 3A state championship last season. — Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026 Nadia Gramby cherishes quiet moments with her baby girl River Emmanuel, who's starting to talk. — Kristin Wright, NPR, 11 Aug. 2026 Reese cherishes that milestone, when the NAIA turned girls’ flag into women’s flag. — Tim Graham, New York Times, 2 July 2026 Logan cherishes southeast Denton, but is concerned about its future as development accelerates. — Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2026 Fiction can be tempting when facts prove elusive, and Tannahill’s series cherishes dancing between the demanding allure of the unknown and the fearful certainty of what can happen when pursuing it. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 12 June 2026 Orlando, as one of the world’s most popular and iconic destinations for travelers, and a community that proudly cherishes its diversity, has long been considered a high-value target for would-be terrorists. — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026 Calva still cherishes that night. — Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026 This is the version of JB that Bianchi cherishes. — Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cherishes
  1. loves
  2. values
  3. has
  4. adores
  5. appreciates
  6. holds
  7. treasures
  8. retains
Verb
  • Kamorion, 12, is a thoughtful and creative kid who loves reading, drawing and expressing himself through art.
    — The Star, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2026
  • For those that don’t know this beautiful woman works so hard and loves her fans so much.
    — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of loves
Verb
  • But still, the exhibition is the rare chance to view RM as a serious art collector; someone who values Korean identity in art but also loves works from many genres, eras and countries.
    — Christine Terrisse, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The deal values the Caribbean resort chain at $6 billion and is expected to boost growth for both companies, according to CNBC.
    — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of values
Verb
  • In emergency decisions, by contrast, the president has a much stronger track record of wins.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The pool has shallow areas for little ones to play in, and the Opium Spa offers treatments tailored to kids and teens.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of has
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  • Bean Found as an emaciated stray eating trash at a gas station in Nogales, Mexico, Bean is now a healthy rescue pug who has never met a stranger and adores spending time with cats, kittens, babies, and toddlers.
    — Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Everyone adores past winner Martin Short (Only Murders in the Building).
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of adores
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  • This cruise is for anyone who appreciates spectacle, and especially for travelers who want a hands-off planning experience—everything, truly everything, will be served to you on a platter.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Affleck has now directed three films and appreciates Nolan’s approach to work.
    — Marta Balaga, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of appreciates
Verb
  • The bar makes a perfectly balanced drink, and brunch holds its own with plenty of light and rib-sticking options alike (the steak and eggs were my favorite) and strong locally roasted coffee (both pour-over and espresso options).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Brazil’s attorney general last week accused the US of undermining Brazilian democracy — a central theme for incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who holds a razor-thin polling lead over Flávio Bolsonaro.
    — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of holds
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  • Torres now treasures a Bible recovered near the spot where Olvera's body was found.
    — Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
  • Ellison treasures loyalty above all else.
    — Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
Definition of treasures
Verb
  • Rice University researchers found that the material retains directional spin fluctuations even after conventional magnetic order disappears.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Trump retains enormous influence among the Republican voters who powered his ascent, even as dissatisfaction with his leadership threatens candidates who must appeal beyond his most committed supporters.
    — Cat Zakrzewski, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2026
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“Cherishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cherishes. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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