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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These historians have become stars—sought-after by media and collectors alike for their expertise, charisma, and, at times, access to both vintage and contemporary pieces.
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Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2025
From there, his sound became one of the most sought-after in the industry, shaping hits that blurred the lines between grit and groove.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 6 Nov. 2025
As opposed to starting in the salon chair, sought-after celebrity hairstylist, Tevin Washington, started in his bedroom on YouTube.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 5 Nov. 2025
The Dodgers, with baseball's biggest payroll, have used their financial ability to pluck some of the most sought-after and most expensive free agents on the market.
—Steve Futterman, NPR, 4 Nov. 2025
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Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2025
From there, his sound became one of the most sought-after in the industry, shaping hits that blurred the lines between grit and groove.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 6 Nov. 2025
As opposed to starting in the salon chair, sought-after celebrity hairstylist, Tevin Washington, started in his bedroom on YouTube.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 5 Nov. 2025
The Dodgers, with baseball's biggest payroll, have used their financial ability to pluck some of the most sought-after and most expensive free agents on the market.
—Steve Futterman, NPR, 4 Nov. 2025
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“Sought-after.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sought-after. Accessed 27 Nov. 2025.
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