How to Use sought-after in a Sentence

sought-after

adjective
  • Yep, all of the most sought-after—like Pikachu and Charmander—are in the mix.
    Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 29 Aug. 2023
  • The tangy, spicy, meaty wings served with herb-y fries have been sought-after for decades.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 10 Sep. 2023
  • Think sought-after Krug and Dom Pérignon vintages dating back to the 1970s.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2023
  • The property is a splurge, but there’s a reason the hotel chain is one of the most sought-after.
    Mariette Williams, Essence, 6 July 2023
  • Well over a decade later, Adams has emerged as one of the most exciting and sought-after artists working in South Africa.
    Julia Halperin, Robb Report, 15 July 2023
  • This kind of masculinity has gained a lot of respect, and has been sought-after.
    Oscar Holland, CNN, 23 Mar. 2023
  • The cookies have since become so sought-after that boxes of them have surfaced on eBay.
    Praveena Somasundaram, Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2023
  • No restaurants received two stars, nor the maximum—and most sought-after—three.
    Li Goldstein, Bon Appétit, 24 Oct. 2023
  • Among the younger generation of West Coast rappers, there are few more sought-after O.G. guest features.
    Jeff Weiss, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2023
  • As such, platinum editions like Brady’s are highly sought-after.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2024
  • Straight-grained, hard as iron and termite-proof, Mulanje cedar was highly sought-after for the construction of buildings and bridges.
    Mark Jenkins, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Apr. 2024
  • The books, which contained schedules, articles and maps of the convention floor, are sold on Ebay and sought-after by collectors.
    Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2023
  • Rajasthan and Goa are still sought-after locations in India.
    Praachi Raniwala, New York Times, 13 May 2023
  • Another boost to Real has been Juni Calafat, a chief scout who has helped Real seal sought-after names before.
    Henry Flynn, Forbes, 3 May 2023
  • Houses with an ocean view and close proximity to the beach have consistently been sought-after.
    Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2024
  • Make and model: Some brands and models are more popular and sought-after than others, which can increase their value.
    Ashley Donohoe, Car and Driver, 2 Sep. 2023
  • In the ever-evolving landscape of health and wellness, CBD has emerged as a popular and sought-after ingredient.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 June 2023
  • But these days, amorphous soft skills like emotional awareness and the ability to connect have become more sought-after.
    Jane Thier, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2024
  • Few pans are as instantly recognizable or as highly sought-after as the Our Place Always Pan.
    Claire Harmeyer, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2023
  • According to a press release, the sale, titled From Me to You, is a curation of sought-after, iconic, and unseen items from the personal archive of Nigo.
    Nicole Acosta, Peoplemag, 10 Nov. 2023
  • Another product from the land down under: An Australian mom brought these muslin swaddle blankets to the United States, and now they're sought-after parenting gear.
    Jessica Hartshorn, Good Housekeeping, 22 Feb. 2023
  • Most sought-after are workers who speak Spanish, Filipino, Vietnamese or Chinese.
    The San Diego Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2023
  • Tech deals can be the most sought-after during Black Friday sales, and Walmart’s current markdowns did not disappoint in the under-$50 category.
    Rachel Trujillo, Peoplemag, 22 Nov. 2023
  • There’s a reason why genuine Egyptian cotton sheets are so sought-after: The long-staple fiber is known for its soft, luxurious handfeel.
    Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2024
  • Its central location to Dallas, Houston and Austin makes the area highly sought-after real estate.
    Sarah Bahari, Dallas News, 9 Mar. 2023
  • Tex's lawyer, Bruce Harvey, is one of Atlanta's most successful and sought-after defense attorneys.
    Maureen Maher, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2024
  • Jerica Williams has resigned after one season as girls’ basketball coach at Windward, opening up one of the most sought-after coaching jobs.
    Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2023
  • Göransson’s careful choices of assignment and tendency to immerse himself deeply in any single project have made him among the most sought-after of current composers.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Mar. 2024
  • So Tran emerged from the pandemic a stronger and now sought-after stand-up headliner with a lot of new Gen Z fans who just can’t get enough of her originality, authenticity and mic-drop honesty.
    Seven Graham, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2023
  • The burl's irregular, kaleidoscopic pattern forms as the tree heals itself, so no two pieces of are exactly alike—which makes this material rare and highly sought-after.
    Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023

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