How to Use sought-after in a Sentence
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And keep scrolling to shop more of the most sought-after finds.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 16 Dec. 2025
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The tangy, spicy, meaty wings served with herb-y fries have been sought-after for decades.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 10 Sep. 2023
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Not too long ago, that would have been more sought-after (and hard to get) as her designer bag.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
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The Lions have a few players who could be sought-after free agents.
—Colton Pouncy, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
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Having thick hair is a blessing, but that sought-after thickness comes with some hard-to-please quirks.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 July 2026
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This kind of masculinity has gained a lot of respect, and has been sought-after.
—Oscar Holland, CNN, 23 Mar. 2023
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Those will be sought-after Pokémon, and some of the most powerful in the game.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
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These comic-style cards are some of the most popular and sought-after in sports cards today.
—Brooks Peck, New York Times, 23 June 2026
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Today, sought-after pieces might be on sale for pennies in local markets.
—The Editors, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2025
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The property is a splurge, but there’s a reason the hotel chain is one of the most sought-after.
—Mariette Williams, Essence, 6 July 2023
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Yep, all of the most sought-after—like Pikachu and Charmander—are in the mix.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 29 Aug. 2023
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No restaurants received two stars, nor the maximum—and most sought-after—three.
—Li Goldstein, Bon Appétit, 24 Oct. 2023
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Read on to find out why these sips are increasingly sought-after, then stick around for a recipe that’s a breeze to shake up at home.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2026
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The cookies have since become so sought-after that boxes of them have surfaced on eBay.
—Praveena Somasundaram, Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2023
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Vinton told me that the company has long known that used Bogs are sought-after items online.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 23 Jan. 2025
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Almonds are the specialty of the town and sought-after by chefs throughout Italy.
—Catherine Sabino, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
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Cards featuring a league’s logo are among the most sought-after by collectors.
—Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2025
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Twelve acres of greenery provide those inside with a much-sought-after breathing space and a sense of poetry.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
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Our military is both the most feared — and most sought-after by other nations for assistance.
—Axios, 25 Dec. 2024
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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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This is partly because EU golden visa programs are rare and sought-after.
—Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
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Among the most sought-after is a felted shade designed by Elisa Schnurr, the founder of Elma.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 17 Feb. 2026
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Houses with an ocean view and close proximity to the beach have consistently been sought-after.
—Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2024
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Baker is now one of the most sought-after running backs in the country in the Class of 2027.
—Greg Riddle, Dallas Morning News, 21 Jan. 2026
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Its marble walkways and steep stone alleys wind past striking old chapels, small art galleries, and terraces that frame sought-after sunset views.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026
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Napa Valley is the source of some of the world’s best and most sought-after Cabernet Sauvignon.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2025
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Paraiba tourmaline from the state of Paraiba in Brazil is among the rarest and most sought-after gemstone in the world.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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The sought-after seating on the south-facing terrace offers a tranquil riverside hideaway.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
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Since founding her lifestyle brand Goop, Paltrow’s gold seal of approval has been highly sought-after.
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 23 Apr. 2025
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The menu also has additions that go beyond Nunez’ sought-after birria dishes.
—Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026
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