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
So the new team owners took their inspiration from more intimate venues, settling on a capacity of 11,500 to create a fan experience that was loud, crowded and coveted.
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Sarah Whitmire,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Catchy online handles are highly coveted and users will likely scramble to claim a desirable one.
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Kelvin Chan,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 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.
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Essence Wiley,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
Corning’s fiber is coveted inside data centers for its data transfer speeds.
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Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
21 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for coveted
Sarah Whitmire,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Catchy online handles are highly coveted and users will likely scramble to claim a desirable one.
—
Kelvin Chan,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 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,
21 June 2026
Corning’s fiber is coveted inside data centers for its data transfer speeds.
—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
21 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for coveted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coveted
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Ravenous fans craved news about the calf that Pulisic injured last week, first in training, then in a dominant 4-1 win over Paraguay.
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Twice divorced and with two children from previous relationships, Parker, a country girl from Simms, Texas, had a history of quickly insinuating herself into the lives of new friends and craved attention, especially from men, says Bright.
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The defense wanted the roommate to testify in person so Robinson could exercise his right challenge the credibility of witnesses against him.
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Not the way the Hawks would have wanted to open their Summer League campaign.
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“Coveted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coveted. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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