coveted
adjective
cov·et·ed
ˈkə-və-təd 
: earnestly wished for or sought after
a coveted prize/honor
The Nobel prizes, the most coveted of international awards, offer celebrity and money to the winners of the priority race in the sciences.—
Daniel J. Boorstin
Daniel J. BoorstinHer clothing has that coveted I-look-good-without-any-effort look.—Sita Bhaumik
Sita BhaumikUnivision, which is based in Los Angeles and is the nation's largest Spanish-language network, for the first time drew more prime-time viewers in the coveted 18-34 age group than all the other broadcast networks during some weeks this summer.—Mireya Navarro
Mireya NavarroBut those days were over when, seeking new challenges, she signed on as Ralph Lauren's personal chef, a cushy, coveted position that would (occasionally) call upon her to bake.—Kim Steckler
Kim StecklerBook hunters comb auction lists, antiquarian bookstores and a slew of online shops in search of coveted editions.—Nicole Sforza
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The Illini are now preparing to take on UConn this Saturday in Indianapolis, with the hope of moving on to the coveted NCAA Finals.
—Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
The most coveted pieces were designed by the American duo Charles and Ray Eames — best known for their eponymous lounge chairs.
—Rich Schapiro, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
The winner of The Masked Singer receives the coveted Golden Mask trophy.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Many of the most coveted beauty products come from South Korea, where innovative skin care using cutting-edge — and sometimes unconventional — ingredients is the norm.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 1 Apr. 2026
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Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
The most coveted pieces were designed by the American duo Charles and Ray Eames — best known for their eponymous lounge chairs.
—Rich Schapiro, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
The winner of The Masked Singer receives the coveted Golden Mask trophy.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Many of the most coveted beauty products come from South Korea, where innovative skin care using cutting-edge — and sometimes unconventional — ingredients is the norm.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 1 Apr. 2026
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“Coveted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coveted. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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