as in craved
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy
I've been coveting that sleek sports car in the showroom for some time now
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Recent Examples of coveted
Macpherson mingled with editors and gamely posed for photos in front of the store, which displayed her exact outfit, although with a different pair of white jeans that the Australian model and wellness entrepreneur immediately coveted.
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Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
13 June 2026
Oceanfront rooms with balconies are coveted for good reason; waking up with a hot cup of coffee, salty sea air, and a view of the Atlantic is an unreal way to start the day.
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Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
But right-handed defensemen, especially those with a reputation for being able to absorb tough minutes and contribute a bit of everything, are coveted in this league.
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Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
There are also entertaining recollections of how Cameron joined the band (after Thayil saved him from a Scientologist solicitor) and how Shepherd was especially coveted by Cornell because the bassist was from Bainbridge, Washington, just like Cornell’s beloved roommate Andy Wood.
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Selena Fragassi,
SPIN,
9 June 2026
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Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
13 June 2026
Oceanfront rooms with balconies are coveted for good reason; waking up with a hot cup of coffee, salty sea air, and a view of the Atlantic is an unreal way to start the day.
—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
But right-handed defensemen, especially those with a reputation for being able to absorb tough minutes and contribute a bit of everything, are coveted in this league.
—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
There are also entertaining recollections of how Cameron joined the band (after Thayil saved him from a Scientologist solicitor) and how Shepherd was especially coveted by Cornell because the bassist was from Bainbridge, Washington, just like Cornell’s beloved roommate Andy Wood.
—
Selena Fragassi,
SPIN,
9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coveted
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Ravenous fans craved news about the calf that Pulisic injured last week, first in training, then in a dominant 4-1 win over Paraguay.
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Twice divorced and with two children from previous relationships, Parker, a country girl from Simms, Texas, had a history of quickly insinuating herself into the lives of new friends and craved attention, especially from men, says Bright.
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Farshidfard, a Long Beach State alum, says he's wanted to give back to the community that gave him so much since moving to the area.
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Jones’ mother wanted to know what happened to her only child, Fair said.
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“Coveted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coveted. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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