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
Martin certainly has the talent to make another roster and will probably be coveted as a 3-point shooter.
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Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
Thailand Hosting coveted wellness retreats, this 44-room refuge on the outskirts of mountainous Chiang Mai is a secluded sanctuary focused on guests' health.
—Asa Canty, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
From creating al fresco living spaces for lounging and entertaining to setting the backdrop for a container garden, places like patios are truly coveted.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 27 Apr. 2026
Delane was eventually going to fall asleep Thursday night as the top cornerback off the board, headed to a team that coveted him badly enough to surrender three picks for his services.
—Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
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Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
Thailand Hosting coveted wellness retreats, this 44-room refuge on the outskirts of mountainous Chiang Mai is a secluded sanctuary focused on guests' health.
—Asa Canty, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
From creating al fresco living spaces for lounging and entertaining to setting the backdrop for a container garden, places like patios are truly coveted.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 27 Apr. 2026
Delane was eventually going to fall asleep Thursday night as the top cornerback off the board, headed to a team that coveted him badly enough to surrender three picks for his services.
—Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coveted
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Their new home sits on 2 acres and has the seclusion Maszk craved for her young children.—
Zachary Hansen,
AJC.com,
15 May 2026
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In the Jazz Age, the culture and the style that Bradley was soaking up every night were information that white performers craved, but which racial segregation impeded them from accessing.—
Brian Seibert,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
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Duff said that while lawmakers largely supported the provision and wanted to see state tourism dollars increase, it was left out due to funding concerns and needing to keep the state’s budget balanced.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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Oakland has become a city of artists, and often people just wanted to talk shop.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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“Coveted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coveted. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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