cherished, dearest, long-cherished, most desired
secret, hidden, intimate, treasured
sacred, hallowed, sacrosanct
Он берёг эту книгу как зеницу ока
He treasured this book like the apple of his eye.
Она вспомнила бабушку, берёгшую старые фотографии.
She remembered her grandmother, who had treasured the old photographs.
Отец, холивший сына, старался не пропускать ни одного его матча.
The father, who treasured his son, tried not to miss a single one of his matches.