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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Arranged in three chapters, the display opens with Invention, revisiting Thomas Burberry’s 1879 development of cotton gabardine and the way the fabric cemented the trench as sought-after protective outerwear that fused function and style. Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026 The real Gordon Bay Cottage also sits right on Lake Joseph, one of the most popular and sought-after lakes in the Muskoka region, which means a stay here will come with all the trappings of a classic Canadian summer getaway. Hannah Chubb, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026 Tung is an undrafted free agent who was fairly sought-after coming out of UConn but has yet to gain much traction as a pro. Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026 In Korea's dating scene, professionals such as physicians, lawyers and judges, have traditionally been the most sought-after. Justina Lee,lisa Kim, CNBC, 4 Sep. 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 22 Sep. 2026.

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