hot commodity
noun
: someone or something that is highly valued or in much demand
an actor who is a hot commodity in Hollywood right now
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But starting pitching is a hot commodity, so maybe a team will fork over a decent return for a guy who’s been uber-reliable the last couple years.
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The Athletic Mlb Staff, New York Times, 25 July 2025
Megan Thee Stallion is a hot commodity, and one NBA star, Klay Thompson, is seemingly claiming.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 14 July 2025
This has made the company’s alumni a hot commodity in Silicon Valley.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 11 July 2025
Amaya is a hot commodity in the villa, based on tonight’s first-look teaser, with both Bryan and Elan eager to explore a connection with America’s sweetheart.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
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The Athletic Mlb Staff, New York Times, 25 July 2025
Megan Thee Stallion is a hot commodity, and one NBA star, Klay Thompson, is seemingly claiming.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 14 July 2025
This has made the company’s alumni a hot commodity in Silicon Valley.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 11 July 2025
Amaya is a hot commodity in the villa, based on tonight’s first-look teaser, with both Bryan and Elan eager to explore a connection with America’s sweetheart.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
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“Hot commodity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hot%20commodity. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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