sought-after

adjective

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

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In Korea's dating scene, professionals such as physicians, lawyers and judges, have traditionally been the most sought-after. Justina Lee,lisa Kim, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026 Demand is also shifting, with steel sports models still highly sought-after but down from their hype peak. Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026 And once that sought-after bee arrives, everyone gets pollinated. ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026 True to the life of a much-sought-after criminal lawyer, Reddington has also represented prominent clients who weren't able to beat the charges against them. Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sought-after

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“Sought-after.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sought-after. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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