hot commodity

noun

: someone or something that is highly valued or in much demand
an actor who is a hot commodity in Hollywood right now

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Lake views are a hot commodity in the community, and buyers pay steep premiums for properties with unobstructed sightlines. — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026 The announcement comes as Snoopy is proving to be a hot commodity. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2026 Leonhard was a hot commodity in college football and NFL circles. — Tim Graham, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026 And with limited seats, plenty of people are hoping to score one (an invite can be a hot commodity). — Amanda Le, InStyle, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hot commodity

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“Hot commodity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hot%20commodity. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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