sought-after

adjective

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

Examples of sought-after in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web As such, platinum editions like Brady’s are highly sought-after. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2024 So how much impact can one grocery store really have — even if it is long sought-after Wegmans — in a booming and hyper-competitive $10 billion Charlotte market? Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2024 Heineken House Heineken House was home to headliner T-Pain’s sought-after Saturday performance in the desert, as well as performances by Lupe Fiasco, BIA and Channel Tres. Kirsten Chuba, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Apr. 2024 Houses with an ocean view and close proximity to the beach have consistently been sought-after. Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2024 Sacramento Kings assistant Jordi Fernandez has emerged as one of the most respected and sought-after young coaches in the NBA in recent years. Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 16 Apr. 2024 Kings assistant Jordi Fernandez has established himself as one of the most respected and sought-after young coaches in the NBA. Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 3 Apr. 2024 Straight-grained, hard as iron and termite-proof, Mulanje cedar was highly sought-after for the construction of buildings and bridges. Mark Jenkins, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Apr. 2024 His works are not among the most sought-after of Dutch 17th-century masters; the highest auction price was about $100,000. Nina Siegal, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2024

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“Sought-after.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sought-after. Accessed 2 May. 2024.

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