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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After this crucial regular-season finale, the highly-sought-after coach will announce his decision in a press conference — choosing between lucrative head coaching offers from Ole Miss, LSU and Florida.
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Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025
Software developers are still sought-after, according to state data that aggregates job listings.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Nov. 2025
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.
—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
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Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025
Software developers are still sought-after, according to state data that aggregates job listings.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Nov. 2025
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.
—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
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 6 Dec. 2025.
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