as in to crave
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy
I've been coveting that sleek sports car in the showroom for some time now
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Recent Examples of covet
What’s more, GMS operates roughly 100 tool sales, rental, and service centers for residential and commercial contract customers, all things Home Depot covets.
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Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 July 2025
Beyoncé is one of the most influential artists of her generation, and her ability to innovate musically has made her unreleased material especially coveted by fans and within the industry.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
Not because his techniques aren’t coveted, but because he’s authored a number of books and DVDs demo’ing just how to achieve the special touch seen on his top clients.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 7 July 2025
The rankings are popular — many campuses in the country covet the lists — and controversial.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2025
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Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 July 2025
Beyoncé is one of the most influential artists of her generation, and her ability to innovate musically has made her unreleased material especially coveted by fans and within the industry.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
Not because his techniques aren’t coveted, but because he’s authored a number of books and DVDs demo’ing just how to achieve the special touch seen on his top clients.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 7 July 2025
The rankings are popular — many campuses in the country covet the lists — and controversial.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for covet
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Some employees crave in-person collaboration, while others question the necessity of reverting to old norms.—
Dr. Adil Dalal,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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However, for visitors craving long stretches of uninterrupted coastline, Padre Island National Seashore and Mustang Island State Park are fantastic destinations to explore.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
24 July 2025
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The challenge for Burrows was that more than 55 of the 88 Republican House members wanted someone else to be speaker.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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But Turner wants to encourage states that are welcoming these projects to think ahead.—
Matthew Glowicki,
The Courier-Journal,
30 July 2025
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“Covet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/covet. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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