python check if its in the list code example

Example 1: how to check an element in a list in python

thislist = ["apple", "banana", "cherry"]
if "apple" in thislist:
  print("Yes, 'apple' is in the fruits list")

Example 2: python check if list contains value

if value in list:
  #do stuff

#Also to check if it doesn't contain
if value not in list:
  #do stuff