sought-after

adjective

: wanted by many people and hard to get or find
sought-after antiques
the most sought-after artists

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With top talent more sought-after and mobile than ever before, Sweden creates conditions that attract and retain the best inventors. — Jan Larsson, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026 The creation of a superconducting material is one of the most sought-after and complicated processes. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026 Here, Townsend and other sought-after pros weigh in on how to grow your hair faster and maximize your length. — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2026 Besides beer, pretzels, pork roast and sausages were also sought-after delicacies. — ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sought-after

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“Sought-after.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sought-after. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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