sought-after
adjective
: wanted by many people and hard to get or find
sought-after antiques
the most sought-after artists
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In February, for about a two week period, the setting sun lights the waterfall aglow with orange hues for about eight minutes, creating one of the most breathtaking, and sought-after, national park experiences that’s over in the blink of an eye.
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Mary Beth Skylis, Outside, 7 Feb. 2026
The Eastern & Oriental Express, a Belmond train, is back after a hiatus, winding through Malaysia’s tropical rainforests, while Japan’s Seven Stars Kyushu grants reservations via a lottery system, so sought-after is the opulent train.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
No wonder Zamiri has found himself in the inner circles of some of the world’s most interesting and sought-after stars, and not just as the visionary behind their music videos or press campaigns, but also as a friend and confidant.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 22 Jan. 2026
From delving into textile heritage in India to learning about sustainable design in Copenhagen, here are sought-after trips stylists are offering—and why travelers are ditching classic destinations for further afield.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
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Mary Beth Skylis, Outside, 7 Feb. 2026
The Eastern & Oriental Express, a Belmond train, is back after a hiatus, winding through Malaysia’s tropical rainforests, while Japan’s Seven Stars Kyushu grants reservations via a lottery system, so sought-after is the opulent train.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
No wonder Zamiri has found himself in the inner circles of some of the world’s most interesting and sought-after stars, and not just as the visionary behind their music videos or press campaigns, but also as a friend and confidant.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 22 Jan. 2026
From delving into textile heritage in India to learning about sustainable design in Copenhagen, here are sought-after trips stylists are offering—and why travelers are ditching classic destinations for further afield.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
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“Sought-after.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sought-after. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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