Synonyms of coveted

coveted

verb

past tense of covet

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• craved
• wanted
• desired
• enjoyed
• died (for)
• wished (for)
• sighed (for)
• loved
• itched (for)
• salivated (for)
• hungered (for)
• hankered (for or after)
• longed (for)
• pined (for)
• yearned (for)
• preferred
• panted (after)
• lusted (for or after)
• thirsted (for)
• liked
• ached (for)
• desiderated
• repined (for)
• admired
• jonesed (for)
• set one's heart on
• relished
• yenned (for)
• prized
• spoiled (for)
• valued
• delighted (in)
• favored
• treasured
• fancied
• reveled (in)
• adored
• grooved (on)
• cherished
• dug
• appreciated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hated
• despised
• loathed
• detested
• abhorred
• rejected
• refused
• spurned
• declined
• execrated
• abominated

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of coveted

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

Los Angeles’s wealthy Brentwood enclave is coveted for its large residences and small-town charms that have drawn in sports stars from Tom Brady to LeBron James over the years. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026

The telecast also saw declines among people between the ages of 25 and 54, the demographic most coveted by advertisers in news programming. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026

But four decades later, their work is among the most coveted in vintage fashion. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026

For instance, rookie cards of superstar athletes are highly coveted; the non-sports counterpart is referred to as first appearance. — Bob Woods, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026

Created by Lauren Iungerich, Poser is a thriller in which two estranged former best friends get caught up in a psychological game after one gets the life she’s always coveted. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026

The card pairs Flagg’s autograph with a patch worn during his first Mavericks game, a formula that has quickly made Debut Patch cards coveted by collectors and investors. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

That coveted indie newcomer is now a major label artist with a debut album in the works, thanks to a new record deal struck with Warner Music and Warner Records US. — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 17 Sep. 2026