coveted
adjective
cov·et·ed
ˈkə-və-təd 
: earnestly wished for or sought after
a coveted prize/honor
The Nobel prizes, the most coveted of international awards, offer celebrity and money to the winners of the priority race in the sciences.—
Daniel J. Boorstin
Daniel J. BoorstinHer clothing has that coveted I-look-good-without-any-effort look.—Sita Bhaumik
Sita BhaumikUnivision, which is based in Los Angeles and is the nation's largest Spanish-language network, for the first time drew more prime-time viewers in the coveted 18-34 age group than all the other broadcast networks during some weeks this summer.—Mireya Navarro
Mireya NavarroBut those days were over when, seeking new challenges, she signed on as Ralph Lauren's personal chef, a cushy, coveted position that would (occasionally) call upon her to bake.—Kim Steckler
Kim StecklerBook hunters comb auction lists, antiquarian bookstores and a slew of online shops in search of coveted editions.—Nicole Sforza
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Cincinnati fell short of bringing home a coveted James Beard Award from the awards ceremony in Chicago Monday night.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 15 July 2025
With dozens of news crews from around the world covering the red carpet, an appearance at the VF Oscar party became a coveted symbol: a modern version of Mrs. Astor’s old Four Hundred.
—Michael Grynbaum, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2025
The best Japanese sunscreen, in particular, shines, with many travelers stocking up on their trips to the island—or going as far as asking friends to bring these coveted cosmetic staples back to the States for them.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 14 July 2025
The majority of Central Florida high schools earned a coveted A grade from the state this year.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 July 2025
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Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 15 July 2025
With dozens of news crews from around the world covering the red carpet, an appearance at the VF Oscar party became a coveted symbol: a modern version of Mrs. Astor’s old Four Hundred.
—Michael Grynbaum, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2025
The best Japanese sunscreen, in particular, shines, with many travelers stocking up on their trips to the island—or going as far as asking friends to bring these coveted cosmetic staples back to the States for them.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 14 July 2025
The majority of Central Florida high schools earned a coveted A grade from the state this year.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 July 2025
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“Coveted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coveted. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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