coveted

Definition of covetednext
past tense of covet

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of coveted Patek Philippe’s Rare Handcrafts collection is also highly coveted by collectors. Ming Liu, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026 Dior’s Hardcore era, with pierced bags from 20 years ago that are still deeply coveted. Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026 Webber possessed the size and skill Nellie coveted, but there were personality issues. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Aug. 2026 City officials have defended the deal and its negotiations, saying texts between city staff and Manley were appropriate and that Brea has long coveted a Costco, which would be an economic driver for the city amid a mounting budget deficit. Victoria Le, Oc Register, 7 Aug. 2026 Just one year later, Major Matt Mason was no more, destined only to be coveted decades later as collectors items . Jeff Spry, Space.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Of course, the Pardo d’Oro, or Golden Leopard, the top prize at Locarno, and other Leopard awards will be coveted prey for filmmakers throughout the festival program. Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 1 Aug. 2026 At a verified 6-feet-6 1/2 inches and 327 pounds, with 33-inch arms and an 81-inch wingspan, Johnson plays with the size, toughness and intelligence coveted at the next level. Dane Brugler, New York Times, 30 July 2026 The foot is the bulk of the abalone, the muscular, toothsome mass of tissue that harvesters coveted. Literary Hub, 29 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coveted
Verb
  • But the burden of trying to achieve something everyone craved unintentionally, but perceptibly, skewed their priorities.
    Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Budget-conscious buyers still craved a true, sub-US$30,000 subcompact.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Rocky start for Loop Minter wanted to look at the tape first.
    Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • At a loss for words…just wanted to mark this moment and share your ever ready and present smile.
    Jordan Moreau, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026

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“Coveted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coveted. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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