sought-after
adjective
: wanted by many people and hard to get or find
sought-after antiques
the most sought-after artists
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During this expedition, Ocampo-Peñuela and Neate-Clegg thought about how much the Halloween bird is sought-after by birdwatchers and the pet trade at the same time.
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Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
2 July 2026
The Riviera Maya is sought-after for its coastal lifestyle and Caribbean beaches, while San Miguel de Allende attracts those seeking a more cultural atmosphere.
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Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
2 July 2026
Robert Dumas and the Hermès carré Émile Hermès worked closely with his son-in-law Robert Dumas to launch a number of the company’s most notable and sought-after items, including the Petit Sac à Courroies in 1935 and the silk scarf in 1937.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 June 2026
The type of meat the colonists ate was a status symbol, and beef was the most sought-after, said Joyce White, a local food historian who set up the food displays at the Paca House.
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Ava Berger,
NPR,
28 June 2026
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Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
2 July 2026
The Riviera Maya is sought-after for its coastal lifestyle and Caribbean beaches, while San Miguel de Allende attracts those seeking a more cultural atmosphere.
—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
2 July 2026
Robert Dumas and the Hermès carré Émile Hermès worked closely with his son-in-law Robert Dumas to launch a number of the company’s most notable and sought-after items, including the Petit Sac à Courroies in 1935 and the silk scarf in 1937.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 June 2026
The type of meat the colonists ate was a status symbol, and beef was the most sought-after, said Joyce White, a local food historian who set up the food displays at the Paca House.
—
Ava Berger,
NPR,
28 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for sought-after
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“Sought-after.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sought-after. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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