sought-after
adjective
that is in demand; desirable.
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sought afterAlso, much sought after. Very popular, in demand, as in He was much sought after as a throat specialist, particularly by singers. This expression uses the past participle of seek in the sense of “desired” or “searched for.” [Late 1800s]
sought-after
American
[sawt-af-ter, -ahf-]
/ ˈsɔtˌæf tər, -ˌɑf- /
adjective
sought-after
British
adjective
sought after
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Etymology
Origin of sought-after
First recorded in 1880–85
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Among other ventures, he was recently cut into what was possibly the most sought-after initial public offering ever—or, as he says, “like, I had access to the SpaceX thing.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 27, 2026
Galliera's role involved managing which clients could purchase the luxury car maker's highly sought-after vehicles.
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026
Among the many grim lessons that play out in this show is that every sought-after power comes with a huge cost.
From Salon ● Jun. 24, 2026
So the question becomes not only where the sought-after capital will come from, but how it will be spent.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026
Throughout history, some of the most sought-after shipwrecks have been those that played an important role in the nation’s history before meeting an unfortunate end.
From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler
And with Adam Wharton and Alex Scott among those also attracting attention, what is it about English midfielders that makes them so sought after?
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
Dresden, home to nine universities, has a large number of trained engineers who are sought after by the roughly 2,500 companies in the sector operating in the area.
From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026
Midea’s PortaSplit air conditioner is especially sought after in Europe.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
They’re also highly sought after for their AI skills.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 26, 2026
His endorsement of the New Deal was sought after and given, providing black Americans with new influence in Washington.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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