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
  • The comedian Nathan Fielder loves to sit just a hair too close to people.
    — Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Alice Mushrooms Chocolate Discovery Set Alice mushroom chocolates are for the friend who tries every single wellness trend but also loves to indulge in a daily (or nightly) chocolate break.
    — Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026
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  • Less than four years later, CNBC values the two teams together at just shy of $7 billion.
    — Alex Sherman, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The round values Holyvolt at $245 million, according to a person familiar with the company.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of values
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  • Chinander said his staff has been studying film of Moore’s time as OC at Missouri in 2025, while Danielson also has notes from facing Moore during the latter’s time as OC with Fresno State in 2022.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 21 Oct. 2026
  • At the same time, more than nine in 10 Americans say the federal government has the power to make a positive impact on society — suggesting many believe the current administration is not making use of that power.
    — Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of has
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  • And so, Samantha’s surrounded by wealth and this extended family that adores her.
    — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of adores
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  • Based on this turnout, the Metro Detroit area appreciates the Sign of the Beefcarver.
    — Veronica Ortega, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Kristaps Porzingis appreciates the support from NBA fans, as the Golden State Warriors big man is out indefinitely due to an undisclosed health matter.
    — Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of appreciates
Verb
  • The smaller second bedroom holds the in-unit washer-dryer as well as an en suite bath.
    — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 19 Oct. 2026
  • As chair of Metro’s 13-person board, Bass holds vast power over the Los Angeles County bus and rail network.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 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
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  • The latest unit retains the same first six forward ratios as the outgoing Carrera T’s manual transmission, but ditches its predecessor’s somewhat awkward and largely superfluous seventh gear.
    — Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Lerner retains her credit as executive proucer alongside Helford; Curtis; Eric and Kim Tannenbaum and Jason Wang for the Tannenbaum Company; Scott Schwartz; and Lionsgate Television.
    — Selome Hailu, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
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