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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While many of the home’s ornamental features are timeless and highly sought-after even today, that’s not the case with the kitchen’s amenities. Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2026 The sought-after seating on the south-facing terrace offers a tranquil riverside hideaway. Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 The menu also has additions that go beyond Nunez’ sought-after birria dishes. Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026 During this expedition, Ocampo-Peñuela and Neate-Clegg thought about how much the Halloween bird is sought-after by birdwatchers and the pet trade at the same time. Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 2 July 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 14 Jul. 2026.

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