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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As one of Hollywood’s most sought-after and beloved leading men in the 1940s and 1950s, his magnetic charm and emotional range captivated audiences worldwide before Marlon Brando or James Dean ever hit the silver screen. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2026 Even though Georgia’s morel mushroom season only spans a couple of weeks in March, morels are still one of the most popular and sought-after mushrooms in dishes all year round. — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 24 Oct. 2026 Again, dinner reservations are highly sought-after, but weekend brunch is also an option. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026 Objects, especially ones as expensive and sought-after as that bag, can hold a lot of power and meaning. — Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 19 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sought-after

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“Sought-after.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sought-after. Accessed 4 Nov. 2026.

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