coveted

adjective

cov·​et·​ed ˈkə-və-təd 

: earnestly wished for or sought after

a coveted prize/honor

The Nobel prizes, the most coveted of international awards, offer celebrity and money to the winners of the priority race in the sciences.

—Daniel J. Boorstin

Her clothing has that coveted I-look-good-without-any-effort look.

—Sita Bhaumik

Univision, which is based in Los Angeles and is the nation's largest Spanish-language network, for the first time drew more prime-time viewers in the coveted 18-34 age group than all the other broadcast networks during some weeks this summer.

—Mireya Navarro

But those days were over when, seeking new challenges, she signed on as Ralph Lauren's personal chef, a cushy, coveted position that would (occasionally) call upon her to bake.

—Kim Steckler

Book hunters comb auction lists, antiquarian bookstores and a slew of online shops in search of coveted editions.

—Nicole Sforza

Examples of coveted in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Anchoring the International Finance Centre (IFC) complex in Central, the Four Seasons boasts one of the city’s most coveted addresses. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026

Steven Hanson bought a showplace in one of the most coveted neighborhoods in Lincoln, 30 miles north of Sacramento, in 2008. —David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 2026

So far, 60 films out of 2,541 submissions have secured a coveted place, with expectations of another dozen additions to come. —Max Goldbart, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2026

Blueberry pies are among the most beautiful desserts—with a vivid purple hue and sweetly tart flavor, this recipe perfects the coveted summer treat. —Abby Fribush, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined above