cherished

/ˈtʃɛrɪʃt/
adjective
  1. Loved, valued, and held dear; treated with great care and affection.
    • Her cherished necklace was passed down from her great-grandmother.
    • The team's victory was a cherished moment for the entire town.
    • He kept his cherished collection of stamps in a special album.
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