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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With more than 40 local and national acts performing across five stages, spots on the roster are more coveted than ever.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2025
This year, as the original Truth BBQ marks its 10-year anniversary, Botello is celebrating with another Top 10 place in Texas Monthly’s coveted list.
—Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Collectives have operated as booster groups that are separate from the school but aligned with athletic department objectives, such as pursuit of coveted recruits.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 June 2025
Some reports have rentals down as much as 30 percent, even more at the high end in the coveted dunes.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2025
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J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2025
This year, as the original Truth BBQ marks its 10-year anniversary, Botello is celebrating with another Top 10 place in Texas Monthly’s coveted list.
—Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Collectives have operated as booster groups that are separate from the school but aligned with athletic department objectives, such as pursuit of coveted recruits.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 June 2025
Some reports have rentals down as much as 30 percent, even more at the high end in the coveted dunes.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2025
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“Coveted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coveted. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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