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

With many looking to book a coveted spot in the main stage lineup, acts must come with their best. —J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 9 June 2024

Furthermore, a spot in the coveted S&P 500 boosts a company’s investor profile and adds to trading liquidity — factors that can potentially propel its stock price higher. —Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 8 June 2024

The residence is located in the coveted Montclair Village neighborhood of Oakland, known for hillside views of the bay, lush landscaping and charming homes. —David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 6 June 2024

That volatility created frustration within Anglo, where years of erratic performance eroded returns from more coveted commodities, such as copper. —Eva Roytburg, Fortune Europe, 4 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined above