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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As a result, phones and other devices with TikTok pre-installed on them are suddenly a hot commodity. —

Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 24 Jan. 2025 With senior leadership in Boston acknowledging publicly that the team is considering becoming a seller ahead of the deadline, Frederic is a hot commodity. —

Chris Johnston, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025 Our thought bubble: Lamar is a hot commodity, with a booked and busy schedule this year, including an upcoming Super Bowl performance and tour. —

Alexis Clinton, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025 Having announced his exit in September, (with money being at the heart of the departure, sources say), the individualistic Ramos is now a hot commodity for media outlets looking to make some noise and lock horns with Trump 2.0. —

Dominic Patten, Deadline, 18 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hot commodity

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