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cherished

ADJECTIVE
beloved
Synonyms
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admired dear esteemed favorite hallowed loved popular prized respected revered treasured venerated well-liked
STRONG
darling dearest pet pleasing sweet
WEAK
cared for doted on endeared fair-haired highly regarded highly valued idolized near to one's heart precious worshiped
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disliked
WEAK
despised hated
ADJECTIVE
dear
Synonyms
STRONG
close darling familiar intimate pet
WEAK
doll face endeared esteemed loved precious prized respected treasured
Antonyms
STRONG
cool unfriendly
WEAK
cheap common despised hateful inexpensive low-priced unimportant valueless worthless
ADJECTIVE
entertained
Synonyms
STRONGEST
honored
STRONG
banqueted feasted feted harbored received regaled sheltered treated welcomed
WEAK
wined and dined
Antonyms
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bored depressed ignored irritated neglected spurned
ADJECTIVE
favorite
Synonyms
STRONGEST
beloved favored main popular prized treasured
STRONG
choice darling dear dearest intimate personal pet sweetheart
WEAK
admired adored best-loved desired especial esteemed liked number one pleasant precious revered wished-for
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disliked unpopular
STRONG
public
WEAK
hated loathed
ADJECTIVE
intimate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
affectionate confidential cozy loving warm
STRONG
bosom close dear dearest faithful fast mellow mix near nice regular roommate snug
WEAK
buddy-buddy chummy clubby comfy fond nearest next
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cold cool disliking
STRONG
away far imprecise inaccurate loose
WEAK
formal incompatible public unfriendly
ADJECTIVE
liked
Synonyms
STRONG
admired honored loved prized respected
WEAK
beloved
ADJECTIVE
loved
Synonyms
STRONGEST
adored beloved
WEAK
precious
ADJECTIVE
pet
Synonyms
STRONG
darling dear dearest endearing favored loved preferred special
WEAK
affectionate precious
Antonyms
STRONG
common
WEAK
disfavored hated
ADJECTIVE
precious
Synonyms
WEAK
adored beloved darling dear dearest idolized inestimable loved pet prized treasured
Antonyms
WEAK
cheap common defective deficient disfavored impaired inexpensive useless valueless worthless
ADJECTIVE
priceless
Synonyms
STRONGEST
collectible expensive incalculable invaluable prized rare treasured valuable
WEAK
beyond price costly dear incomparable inestimable out-of-bounds out-of-sight rich valued without price worth a king's ransom worth its weight in gold
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cheap worthless
WEAK
grave replaceable serious useless
ADJECTIVE
protected
Synonyms
STRONGEST
covered guaranteed guarded preserved secured sheltered
STRONG
camouflaged defended disguised ensconced fostered harbored safeguarded shaded
WEAK
cared for immune safe
Antonyms
STRONGEST
exposed
WEAK
insecure susceptible unprotected unsheltered vulnerable weak
ADJECTIVE
sacred
Synonyms
STRONGEST
divine hallowed religious revered solemn spiritual
WEAK
angelic consecrated enshrined godly numinous pious pure sacramental saintly sanctified unprofane venerable
Antonyms
STRONGEST
irreligious
WEAK
lay open profane ungodly unholy unprotected unsacred vulnerable
ADJECTIVE
safe
Synonyms
STRONGEST
intact protected secure
STRONG
okay snug
WEAK
free from danger guarded home free impervious impregnable in safety inviolable invulnerable maintained out of danger out of harm's way preserved safe and sound safeguarded sheltered shielded sitting pretty tended unassailable undamaged under lock and key under one's wing unharmed unhurt uninjured unmolested unscathed unthreatened vindicated watched
Antonyms
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insecure unprotected
WEAK
dangerous exposed harmful incautious poisonous risky unguarded unsafe unthoughtful vulnerable
ADJECTIVE
sweet
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appealing beautiful charming delightful engaging generous gentle lovable loving luscious mild mushy pleasant pleasing tender
STRONG
beloved darling dear dearest fair patient pet taking winning
WEAK
affectionate agreeable amiable angelic attractive companionable considerate delectable dulcet good-humored good-natured reasonable saccharine sweet-tempered sympathetic thoughtful treasured unselfish winsome
Antonyms
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disagreeable hard harsh hateful horrible mean nasty offensive unfeeling unkind unpleasant
WEAK
unfriendly
ADJECTIVE
valuable
Synonyms
STRONGEST
beneficial costly expensive helpful important invaluable prized profitable relevant scarce treasured useful valued worthwhile
STRONG
collectible dear heirloom worthy
WEAK
admired appreciated esteemed estimable held dear high-priced hot hot property in demand inestimable of value precious respected serviceable
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cheap disadvantageous harmful inexpensive reasonable unhelpful useless worthless
WEAK
unimportant valueless
ADJECTIVE
valued
Synonyms
STRONGEST
admired appreciated expensive loved priceless prized respected valuable
STRONG
esteemed fancy
WEAK
beloved dear high-priced highly regarded precious
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cheap useless worthless
ADJECTIVE
welcome
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appreciated desirable gratifying pleasant pleasing refreshing satisfying
STRONG
accepted contenting cordial desired esteemed good honored invited nice wanted
WEAK
acceptable agreeable congenial delightful favorable genial grateful pleasurable sympathetic
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disagreeable
STRONG
bad unpleasant
WEAK
displeasing unacceptable unwelcome

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The moral is that, in everyone’s life, there will be one or two occasions when they will need every dollar, so frugality is to be cherished.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

Darbon said: "This is one of golf's most cherished and historic venues."

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

But L.A.’s most cherished landmarks belong to us and us alone, a secret you’re let in on if you live here long enough and pay attention.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Against the conventional wisdom that civil rights were fundamentally different from political rights, Black Americans insisted that both were vital to make real America’s most cherished constitutional ideals.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

We went out for ice cream and she made me a special congratulations card that I still have today, tucked in a box of cherished things under my bed.

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence

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