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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Enter Ben Johnson, the NFL’s top target Detroit’s 38-year-old offensive coordinator, Ben Johnson, is the most coveted head coaching candidate in this cycle.
—Jacob Robinson, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
Saudi Arabia is the most coveted prize in U.S. efforts to get Arab states to normalize relations with Israel under the Abraham Accords — a hallmark foreign policy achievement during Trump’s first presidency — and end the U.S. ally’s war against Hamas in Gaza.
—Joshua Goodman and Ellen Knickmeyer, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
Between his affordable salary and tremendous talent, pitcher Roki Sasaki is the most coveted free agent available to Major League Baseball teams this offseason.
—Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
Getty Images While Julia Roberts went home with one of the coveted trophies at the 47th Golden Globes in 1990, Ayo Edebiri went home empty-handed at the 82nd Golden Globes despite being nominated in the best actress in a television series, musical or comedy category.
—Madeline Dangmann, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2025
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Jacob Robinson, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
Saudi Arabia is the most coveted prize in U.S. efforts to get Arab states to normalize relations with Israel under the Abraham Accords — a hallmark foreign policy achievement during Trump’s first presidency — and end the U.S. ally’s war against Hamas in Gaza.
—Joshua Goodman and Ellen Knickmeyer, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
Between his affordable salary and tremendous talent, pitcher Roki Sasaki is the most coveted free agent available to Major League Baseball teams this offseason.
—Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
Getty Images While Julia Roberts went home with one of the coveted trophies at the 47th Golden Globes in 1990, Ayo Edebiri went home empty-handed at the 82nd Golden Globes despite being nominated in the best actress in a television series, musical or comedy category.
—Madeline Dangmann, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Coveted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coveted. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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