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

Her clothing has that coveted I-look-good-without-any-effort look.

—Sita Bhaumik

Univision, 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

But 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

Book hunters comb auction lists, antiquarian bookstores and a slew of online shops in search of coveted editions.

—Nicole Sforza

Examples of coveted in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Amazon’s Most Wished For hub is a section that tracks highly coveted treasures in every department. —Clara McMahon, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024

Fine dining is one of the most coveted festivities in the city during this time of year and Black restaurants are rolling out the red carpet. —Essence, 6 Dec. 2024

There’s an audition — a test of sorts — for the coveted position the next day, and Paja wants to apply. —Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024

Kahi Wrinkle Bounce Multi Balm ($22.99) With celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Jennifer Aniston touting the benefits of salmon sperm facials, sodium DNA extracted from the fish has become one of this the most coveted ingredients this year. —Anna Haines, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined above