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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The biggest signing was winger Mateusz Bogusz, a sought-after and expensive attacker who returned to MLS after a frustrating spell with Cruz Azul.
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Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Priced at $120, part of the 204L’s appeal is its relative affordability, particularly compared to New Balance’s sought-after 530 collaborations Miu Miu, which retail for $1,250 apiece.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
Among the most sought-after is a felted shade designed by Elisa Schnurr, the founder of Elma.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 17 Feb. 2026
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.
—Mary Beth Skylis, Outside, 7 Feb. 2026
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Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Priced at $120, part of the 204L’s appeal is its relative affordability, particularly compared to New Balance’s sought-after 530 collaborations Miu Miu, which retail for $1,250 apiece.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
Among the most sought-after is a felted shade designed by Elisa Schnurr, the founder of Elma.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 17 Feb. 2026
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.
—Mary Beth Skylis, Outside, 7 Feb. 2026
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“Sought-after.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sought-after. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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