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Synonyms

in demand

Idioms  

  1. Sought after, as in The general was in demand as an after-dinner speaker. [Early 1800s]

Example Sentences

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Amid a surge in demand for convenient protein, a Los Angeles-based frozen noodle brand is gaining traction.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

"We are seeing a big increase in demand in the last year or so," Wright explained.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

There is incremental demand for mature nodes, spurred by artificial intelligence and a broad recovery in demand for legacy chips, the analysts note.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Investors’ primary concern about the HDD market is that the current surge in demand will subside at some point soon, allowing supply to catch up and price growth to moderate.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

She was much in demand as a speaker.

From "Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" by Ann Petry

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