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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In professional golf, the Masters Tournament title is one of the most coveted, if not the most coveted.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
Zoe Saldana also nabbed her coveted first nod for Netflix’s Emilia Perez, and at the time of writing this post, she’s just taken home the Best Supporting Actress statuette.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 3 Mar. 2025
The coveted best picture honor went to Anora though as Sean Baker’s film became the big winner of the night with five victories.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Mar. 2025
There are plenty of effective skincare products that can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, giving you that coveted fresh-faced look.
—Maria Correa, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
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Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
Zoe Saldana also nabbed her coveted first nod for Netflix’s Emilia Perez, and at the time of writing this post, she’s just taken home the Best Supporting Actress statuette.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 3 Mar. 2025
The coveted best picture honor went to Anora though as Sean Baker’s film became the big winner of the night with five victories.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Mar. 2025
There are plenty of effective skincare products that can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, giving you that coveted fresh-faced look.
—Maria Correa, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
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“Coveted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coveted. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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