coveted

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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

coveted

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past tense and past participle of covet

Examples of coveted in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

About half of Democratic primary voters in Charlotte are Black, making the BPC an influential group in local politics and its endorsements among the most coveted. — Charlotte Observer, 10 Oct. 2026

Initially priced at roughly $18,000 to $20,000, the 5711 later became one of the most coveted modern watches, with secondary-market values soaring above $200,000 at their apex. — Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026

But in recent seasons, thanks to a bevy of social media content, the nature and purpose of the re-see has shifted, from an insider-y industry happening to yet another coveted invite on the fashion month calendar to attend, capture and share. — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026

The 2026 Michelin Guide Texas, released Thursday, awarded a coveted Michelin Star to Goldee's Bar-B-Q, adding to the growing list of accolades for the 6-year-old business. — Digital Producer, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1548, in the meaning defined above