- present participle of cherish.
cherishing
Example Sentences
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Unlike before, when I had been rushing to my appointment, I walked a bit more slowly, cherishing the sun as it grazed my skin.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026
Accepting that reality is helpful, as is cherishing what good moments they have.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 10, 2026
Although I love a classic recipe, I wanted baking inspiration that would make me rethink everything I knew about the ones I grew up cherishing.
From Salon • Dec. 13, 2025
"I think the fact that the world holds us in this regard is something that we should be cherishing and taking advantage of at the same time," he said.
From BBC • Nov. 9, 2025
He didn’t grasp it yet—at least not consciously—but he no longer was, and he had a whole new set of fears to discover: the ones that come with cherishing someone you’re very likely to lose.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
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