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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Classic and cool, these bangs take note from hair icon Jane Birkin, whose Parisian-cool, effortless style was sought-after in the 1970s.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
Once completed, more normal flows through the strait could be reestablished, allowing empty ships to start reentering the water to fill up and start taking long-sought-after oil to buyers who are scrambling for crude.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 15 June 2026
White, who rose to prominence as a member of Dirty Three, has since become a much-sought-after percussionist, working with PJ Harvey, Cat Power, Will Oldham, and more.
—David Harris, SPIN, 11 June 2026
Some of it was sought-after — Levinson is a provocateur, and his courting of controversy has earned the series nine Emmy wins and far more nominations.
—Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 31 May 2026
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
Once completed, more normal flows through the strait could be reestablished, allowing empty ships to start reentering the water to fill up and start taking long-sought-after oil to buyers who are scrambling for crude.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 15 June 2026
White, who rose to prominence as a member of Dirty Three, has since become a much-sought-after percussionist, working with PJ Harvey, Cat Power, Will Oldham, and more.
—David Harris, SPIN, 11 June 2026
Some of it was sought-after — Levinson is a provocateur, and his courting of controversy has earned the series nine Emmy wins and far more nominations.
—Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 31 May 2026
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“Sought-after.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sought-after. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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