as in craved
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 coveted
The fact is that the Ravens coveted and needed Crosby.
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Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Business interests have coveted the downtown site for redevelopment, including a possible new sports arena, while preservationists and some council members insist the city should repair and keep the structure.
—Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
Available in 21 different colors, these travel-friendly pants are highly coveted, with more than 800 Amazon shoppers giving them a five-star rating and more than 200 people snagging a pair in the last month alone.
—Essence Wiley, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
This rich and comforting potato casserole is delicious any time of day but is especially coveted for Easter brunch.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for coveted
Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Business interests have coveted the downtown site for redevelopment, including a possible new sports arena, while preservationists and some council members insist the city should repair and keep the structure.
—Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
Available in 21 different colors, these travel-friendly pants are highly coveted, with more than 800 Amazon shoppers giving them a five-star rating and more than 200 people snagging a pair in the last month alone.
—Essence Wiley, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
This rich and comforting potato casserole is delicious any time of day but is especially coveted for Easter brunch.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coveted
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The interesting question is why West craved an ADHD diagnosis so badly—apart, presumably, from access to the delicious fruits of Big Pharma.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2026
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Las Vegas has desperately been looking for its long-term signal-caller, and Mendoza provides the consistency and professionalism that the Raiders have craved for decades at the position.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Mar. 2026
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After waiting 21 years to get back to the Final Four, the Illini nation wanted more.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The Galaxy wanted to get off to a fast start at home in the 2026 season.—
Damian Calhoun,
Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Coveted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coveted. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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