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

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

In 2012, the label’s slouchy, elegant clothing won the Council of Fashion Designers of America’s coveted Womenswear Designer of the Year award, beating Marc Jacobs and Proenza Schouler wunderkinds Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez. — Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026

In the third quarter, Fox News saw its total day viewership slip 16%, and its viewership among people between 25 and 54 — the demographic coveted most by advertisers in news — fall 24%. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 7 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

This too showed excellent protection all around, receiving that coveted five-star rating. — New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2026