How to Use sought-after in a Sentence

sought-after

adjective
  • And keep scrolling to shop more of the most sought-after finds.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 16 Dec. 2025
  • The tangy, spicy, meaty wings served with herb-y fries have been sought-after for decades.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 10 Sep. 2023
  • Not too long ago, that would have been more sought-after (and hard to get) as her designer bag.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The Lions have a few players who could be sought-after free agents.
    — Colton Pouncy, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
  • This kind of masculinity has gained a lot of respect, and has been sought-after.
    — Oscar Holland, CNN, 23 Mar. 2023
  • Those will be sought-after Pokémon, and some of the most powerful in the game.
    — Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
  • 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
  • Today, sought-after pieces might be on sale for pennies in local markets.
    — The Editors, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2025
  • The property is a splurge, but there’s a reason the hotel chain is one of the most sought-after.
    — Mariette Williams, Essence, 6 July 2023
  • Yep, all of the most sought-after—like Pikachu and Charmander—are in the mix.
    — Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 20 Sep. 2024
  • Yep, all of the most sought-after—like Pikachu and Charmander—are in the mix.
    — Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 29 Aug. 2023
  • No restaurants received two stars, nor the maximum—and most sought-after—three.
    — Li Goldstein, Bon Appétit, 24 Oct. 2023
  • Read on to find out why these sips are increasingly sought-after, then stick around for a recipe that’s a breeze to shake up at home.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2026
  • The cookies have since become so sought-after that boxes of them have surfaced on eBay.
    — Praveena Somasundaram, Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2023
  • Vinton told me that the company has long known that used Bogs are sought-after items online.
    — Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 23 Jan. 2025
  • Almonds are the specialty of the town and sought-after by chefs throughout Italy.
    — Catherine Sabino, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
  • Cards featuring a league’s logo are among the most sought-after by collectors.
    — Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2025
  • Twelve acres of greenery provide those inside with a much-sought-after breathing space and a sense of poetry.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Our military is both the most feared — and most sought-after by other nations for assistance.
    — Axios, 25 Dec. 2024
  • From there, his sound became one of the most sought-after in the industry, shaping hits that blurred the lines between grit and groove.
    — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 6 Nov. 2025
  • This is partly because EU golden visa programs are rare and sought-after.
    — Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
  • Among the most sought-after is a felted shade designed by Elisa Schnurr, the founder of Elma.
    — Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Houses with an ocean view and close proximity to the beach have consistently been sought-after.
    — Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2024
  • Baker is now one of the most sought-after running backs in the country in the Class of 2027.
    — Greg Riddle, Dallas Morning News, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Napa Valley is the source of some of the world’s best and most sought-after Cabernet Sauvignon.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Paraiba tourmaline from the state of Paraiba in Brazil is among the rarest and most sought-after gemstone in the world.
    — Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Since founding her lifestyle brand Goop, Paltrow’s gold seal of approval has been highly sought-after.
    — Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Table 11 was the most sought-after, for its high visibility.
    — Mario Cortez, San Francisco Chronicle, 15 Jan. 2026
  • Below are jobs expected to grow quickly and stay highly sought-after in 2025.
    — Marco Buscaglia, Boston Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
  • Well over a decade later, Adams has emerged as one of the most exciting and sought-after artists working in South Africa.
    — Julia Halperin, Robb Report, 15 July 2023

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