cherished
Example Sentences
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Devi has used many years’ worth of meager birthday savings to send away for college-admissions materials, which she has cherished “like secret and holy things” and stowed carefully under her cot.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
Parton became famous to a new generation not as a country singer or movie star but as “The Book Lady,” a designation she cherished.
From Salon ● Aug. 25, 2026
Recently, David said, he was “just cleaning things out” and decided it was time to part ways with the cherished item.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
The judge recognised how traumatic Atticus' death had been for his family, adding: "His life was ended before it really began. He was very much loved and cherished during his very short life."
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
It seemed impossible that he would give her such a cherished treasure.
From "Where the Mountain Meets the Moon" by Grace Lin
