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

As of May 2024, more than 6,000 girls had earned the coveted Eagle Scout rank. —CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026

Think facial-grade care for your scalp and strands, delivering that coveted glass-hair finish without buildup. —Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 26 Feb. 2026

Now, that coveted stage comes to SXSW, bringing its signature showcase to festival audiences. —Matt Grobar, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026

The team will continue specializing in the region’s most coveted luxury enclaves, including Rancho Santa Fe (Covenant, Fairbanks Ranch, Del Mar Country Club, The Bridges and surrounding gated communities), Del Mar, La Jolla, Encinitas, Solana Beach, Carmel Valley and Poway. —Dawn Giangiulio, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined above