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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These comic-style cards are some of the most popular and sought-after in sports cards today. — Brooks Peck, New York Times, 23 June 2026 Classic and cool, these bangs take note from hair icon Jane Birkin, whose Parisian-cool, effortless style was sought-after in the 1970s. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 16 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 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. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for sought-after

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