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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Since the very first Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance back in 1950, just 74 cars have taken home the coveted Best of Show award.
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3 July 2026
And in honor of the Fourth of July weekend, so many coveted styles are on sale, with some even double discounted with checkout code SAVE.
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3 July 2026
Yue Huang received a coveted Bib Gourmand designation from the Michelin Guide in 2021.
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Cecilio Padilla,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Few pieces of music technology have ignited the kind of excitement typically reserved for a blockbuster album release or a coveted pair of limited-edition sneakers.
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Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
3 July 2026
And in honor of the Fourth of July weekend, so many coveted styles are on sale, with some even double discounted with checkout code SAVE.
—
Olivia Cigliano,
InStyle,
3 July 2026
Yue Huang received a coveted Bib Gourmand designation from the Michelin Guide in 2021.
—
Cecilio Padilla,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Few pieces of music technology have ignited the kind of excitement typically reserved for a blockbuster album release or a coveted pair of limited-edition sneakers.
—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
30 June 2026
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“Coveted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coveted. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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