cherished
Example Sentences
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She immediately filed away the messy work-in-progress and began writing a fictional ode to a cherished friend, former publishing executive Jim Fox, to whom “Whistler” is dedicated.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
At the banquet this evening, he called the talks a "cherished" opportunity.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
But he added that those two camps, once enemies during the American Revolution, “surely would be delighted that the wounds of war healed into the most cherished friendship.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
It added: "He leaves a lasting imprint on the soundtrack of our lives and the hearts he has lifted. His legacy will be cherished forever."
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
She had a nurse’s hyper-competent, do-anything energy and would become a vital and cherished member of our family for the next few years.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
