sought-after

adjective

: wanted by many people and hard to get or find
sought-after antiques
the most sought-after artists

Examples of sought-after in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web His works are not among the most sought-after of Dutch 17th-century masters; the highest auction price was about $100,000. Nina Siegal, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2024 Göransson’s careful choices of assignment and tendency to immerse himself deeply in any single project have made him among the most sought-after of current composers. Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Mar. 2024 The comments reference how sought-after Stanley Cup products, particularly the Quencher H2.0 FlowState, have become. Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 6 Mar. 2024 He’s now sought-after by clients both in the U.A.E. and internationally for his allotment of rare Rolexes, with a specialization in Day-Dates and hard-to-find Stella and stone dials. Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 18 Feb. 2024 The Junior Suite Terrace is the most sought-after for its private patio suspended over the garden, but the slightly larger Grande Junior Suite makes up for its lack of outdoor space through an expansive bathroom with a standing tub and spacious walk-in closet. Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2024 Tex's lawyer, Bruce Harvey, is one of Atlanta's most successful and sought-after defense attorneys. Maureen Maher, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2024 There’s a reason why genuine Egyptian cotton sheets are so sought-after: The long-staple fiber is known for its soft, luxurious handfeel. Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2024 But these days, amorphous soft skills like emotional awareness and the ability to connect have become more sought-after. Jane Thier, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2024

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“Sought-after.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sought-after. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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