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[ adjective ] characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

Examples

"a cherished friend" "children are precious" "a treasured heirloom" "so good to feel wanted"

Used in print

(Rocky Mountains News, [Denver, Colorado],...)

Of the two cherished achievements the elderly Spahn 's hitless pitching probably reached the most hearts .

(Philip Jos‚ Farmer, The Lovers....)

`` How wonderful to see your cherished self .

Related terms

loved

2
[ adjective ] thought of and clung to fondly or reverentially

Synonyms

held_dear

Related terms

unforsaken

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