How to Use cherry in a Sentence

cherry

noun
Definition of cherrynext
  • The ducat is the cherry on top of the discoveries so far, per the group's statement.
    — Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 May 2024
  • Garnish with a slice of fresh orange or pineapple and a maraschino cherry.
    — Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 16 July 2024
  • Prickly pear is the cherry on top of this plumping formula.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 July 2024
  • Maraschino cherries: These cherries are classic for their retro vibes.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 13 May 2024
  • This is a true collectors item, and the exceptional condition of the case is the cherry on top.
    — Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 19 July 2024
  • Make a pitcher of the cherry juice and coconut water mix at the beginning of the week, and enjoy each morning.
    — Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2024
  • With amaretti cookies and toasted almonds in the crust and a bright cherry topping, this dessert also ranks as one of our best cheesecake ideas ever.
    — Wini Moranville, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2024
  • His second goal, a header straight to St. Clair that with a stroke of luck dribbled past his hands past the goal line, was a cherry on top of a coming-out party of sorts.
    — Braidon Nourse, The Denver Post, 26 May 2024
  • The last image in the carousel is a close-up of the Rhode founder holding a mug up to her lips, her dainty cherry blossom manicure — and sparkly bling — front and center.
    — Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 30 May 2024
  • Bob up and down the region’s drumlins (rolling glacial hills), meander past cherry farms and vineyards, and see the boat tie-ups beginning to swell on Leelanau County’s inland lakes.
    — Stacey Nield Brugeman, New York Times, 24 May 2024
  • The fact that this is eco-friendly is just the cherry on top.
    — Samantha Booth, Rolling Stone, 2 Nov. 2023
  • That is probably the cherry on the cake of how painful all of this is.
    — Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 18 Jan. 2024
  • Or will the evanescence of your days be marked by the brief spasm of cherry blossoms in bloom?
    — Andrew Van Dam, Washington Post, 16 Feb. 2024
  • And the cherry on top of the cake is my doll having a miniature Oscar.
    — Lianne Kolirin, CNN, 6 Mar. 2024
  • Spencer Steer also added a homer late in the game to put the cherry on top of the victory.
    — Sam Joseph, CNN, 10 July 2024
  • Their grandson came to see them there and played in the yard, under a large cherry tree.
    — Haiane Avakian, The Atlantic, 27 Sep. 2023
  • Coffee beans grow as a plant known as a coffee cherry, and the bean is inside the pit of the fruit.
    — Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 6 Apr. 2023
  • This time of year, cherry and grape tomatoes are the sweetest and most ripe.
    — Anita L. Arambula, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2023
  • The cute selection of colors is just the cherry on top.
    — Josie Howell | , al, 26 Apr. 2023
  • In and around the city, the cherry blossoms have begun to appear a bit tired and tattered.
    — Martin Weil, Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2023
  • This includes pear, peach, cherry, or almond trees and lilacs in the hedges.
    — Jill Barth, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2023
  • And this cherry disco ball decor piece takes the disco ball trend to the next level.
    — Taylor Gumm, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2024
  • The soft pink hue is courtesy of some maraschino cherry juice.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 22 June 2023
  • The bag is available in five colors: navy, black, light pink, jade, and cherry red.
    — Rachel Simon, Peoplemag, 23 Nov. 2023
  • Plus, the green apple and cherry flavors are kid-approved and fun to eat.
    — Shushy Rita Setrakian Ms, Rd, Parents, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Strain into a chilled coupe, and garnish with a cocktail cherry, on the side.
    — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 13 Jan. 2024
  • So the Nats went for the cherry blossom, a symbol of spring in D.C. that everybody can agree on.
    — Evan Grant, Dallas News, 27 Mar. 2023
  • The cherry blossoms remain a major draw this time of year for Japan.
    — Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 2024
  • The outfit was comprised of a glossy cherry red catsuit cinched at the waist with a matching corset.
    — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 2 May 2023
  • The brand notes that the scent was inspired by a nostalgia for cherry lip gloss from the ’90s, hence the collection’s name.
    — Buy Side Staff, wsj.com, 10 Jan. 2024

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