coveted

past tense of covet

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of coveted Jim McCourt, the beverage director at Prohibition in Charleston, and a native of Belfast, Ireland, has curated one of the largest collections of rare and coveted Irish Whiskey in the Southeast. Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025 There were only 10 of these produced in 1997 and they are highly coveted by modern Jordan collectors. Larry Holder, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025 Moreover, older workers augment a multi-generational workforce, the advantages of which are increasingly apparent and coveted by organizational leaders. Dave Smith, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2025 Ruth coveted Merlin’s experience and wished to signal her righteous alignment. Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for coveted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coveted
Verb
  • The sprawling, boisterous beer garden that Alameda’s east end has long craved is finally here.
    John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
  • With All-Star catcher Will Smith sidelined by a bone bruise in his right hand, Dalton Rushing was handed the chance at regular playing time the top prospect no doubt craved.
    Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Local government leaders have also wanted assurances that dollars raised in their counties would end up spent on transit systems there.
    Kate Talerico, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Arkansas Secretary of Agriculture Wes Ward, who moderated the discussion, wanted to know how agriculture departments could better work with companies, the federal government and consumers to be helpful and more effective.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2025

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“Coveted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coveted. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.

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