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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Unique thrifted lamps and brass accents are now sought-after for their character and versatility. Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 20 Aug. 2026 As the Textile Global Report, 2024-2025 study conducted by NielsenIQ Hong Kong for Lenzing found, these materials are already sought-after. Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026 Trading cards have been having a moment ever since COVID — hey, there are worse things to get into when you're locked inside for months — and one of the most sought-after in years has been found. Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026 The Comic-Con presence included a large booth, a panel featuring ENHYPEN and Twilight stars, a highly sought-after ENHYPEN meet-and-greet, and a concert. Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 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 25 Aug. 2026.

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