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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And once that sought-after bee arrives, everyone gets pollinated. ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026 True to the life of a much-sought-after criminal lawyer, Reddington has also represented prominent clients who weren't able to beat the charges against them. Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026 Unique thrifted lamps and brass accents are now sought-after for their character and versatility. Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 20 Aug. 2026 As the Textile Global Report, 2024-2025 study conducted by NielsenIQ Hong Kong for Lenzing found, these materials are already sought-after. Footwear News, 19 Aug. 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 1 Sep. 2026.

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