coveted

Definition of covetednext
past tense of covet

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of coveted Fifty years on, the sports watch has been reimagined many times and remains highly coveted by collectors. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2026 In fact, Stewart views himself as a trailblazer in the sport because the league, in his eyes, was not ready for someone with his skill set – a dual-threat quarterback that is now coveted by teams in the NFL. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2026 Among viewers between 25 and 54 — the demographic most coveted by advertisers — Fox News captured an average of 183,000 in primetime, compared with 84,000 at MS NOW. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 Nov. 2026 The rare Voatsiperifery pepper, native to Madagascar and coveted by international chefs, is facing the depletion of its wild habitat through irresponsible harvesting, bush fires, and charcoal production. — Leah Quinn, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2026 On the contrary, Morocco is one of few countries in the world preserving centuries-old artisan crafts coveted by the luxury industry. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026 While Giamatti was coveted for his role, the search for the two most prominent parts in the film was a thorough one and led to a round of chem tests that landed Nivola and Parker the parts. — Justin Kroll, Deadline, 26 Oct. 2026 Federal prosecutors noted that black bears and cougars are coveted by some for their use in traditional medicine. — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026 Indeed, many sports industry executives have told Sportico that a job in the WNBA is among the most coveted in sports. — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coveted
Verb
  • But Hamilton craved a broader intellectual tradition for his faith.
    — Emma Green, New Yorker, 29 Oct. 2026
  • But in the early aughts, with the remaining heavy industry in deep retreat, and a fragile recovery threatened by the Great Recession, the city craved a new economic engine.
    — Sara Herschander, Vox, 29 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Michael Grasso, of nearby Clarendon Hills, wanted to teach them a lesson, starting with being safe around trains and tracks.
    — Marni Pyke, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
  • And why does the chief justice, who wanted Givens in charge of disciplining every lawyer in the state, now wish for the court to say so little about her?
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Nov. 2026

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“Coveted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coveted. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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