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 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 Reese cherishes that milestone, when the NAIA turned girls’ flag into women’s flag. — Tim Graham, New York Times, 2 July 2026 After more than a decade of waiting and grief, even the flash of a grin is a testament to how much Sodais cherishes his American dream despite having every reason to feel angry or afraid. — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 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 Lynch cherishes the responsibility. — Jaylon Thompson may 7, Kansas City Star, 7 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
  • For the one who loves peanut butter-banana everything, this icebox pie is the best of both worlds.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
  • Needless to say, Bibi loves her room and doesn't leave it much.
    — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Definition of loves
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  • This will also help employees realize that leadership values their skills and isn't replacing them.
    — Bill Pappas, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Kessler should find good synergy with Dončić, who values a true rim-runner.
    — Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of values
Verb
  • Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026
  • In fact, this recipe has the meatballs gently spiced with a dash of cumin and cinnamon, then tossed with a pepperoncini-spiked tomato sauce.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 July 2026
Definition of has
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  • For Fatima, a practicing Muslim who adores her parents, the stakes feel even higher.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
  • Either way, Gale adores this team and Brunson’s captaincy, and the constant comparisons to Reed’s team and captaincy back in the day.
    — Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 12 June 2026
Definition of adores
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  • With his business head on, Jacopo fully appreciates the income-earning potential for buyers.
    — Zoë Dare Hall, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • The robotic closer said he’s honored to be selected by his peers for the first time and appreciates the recognition.
    — Zack Meisel, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of appreciates
Verb
  • For a stable, repo-local script, that critique holds, and wrapping every small command in a gateway adds surface area no one needs.
    — Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • The stock has eased slightly since then to around $171, a normal pause after such a steep run, and the level to watch is whether that old $130 breakout zone holds if the pullback extends.
    — Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 6 July 2026
Definition of holds
Verb
  • 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
  • Or, the family retains voting control but empowers a world-class professional management team to run daily operations without meddling, as seen at Hyatt or McCormick & Co.
    — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 6 July 2026
  • Moreover, despite the faster processing time, the material retains the characteristics required for demanding aerospace applications.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026
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