sought-after

American  

[sawt-af-ter, -ahf-] / ˈsɔtˌæf tər, -ˌɑf- /

adjective

1. that is in demand; desirable.

   a sought-after speaker.

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sought-after British  

adjective

1. in demand; wanted

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sought after Idioms  

1. Also, 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]

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Etymology

Origin of sought-after

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

It’s expected to start out as a warm storm, and some ski resorts in Los Angeles County might initially see rain instead of sought-after snow.

From Los Angeles Times

Lithium has become one of the world’s most sought-after materials, essential to electric vehicles, grid-scale energy storage and consumer electronics.

From The Wall Street Journal

Despite enjoying a reputation as one of the industry’s most sought-after models, Jenner was not interested in following any particular design trends.

From MarketWatch

But, in reality, the club for the most sought-after sales is much smaller.

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s infuriating given that he always has the newest, most expensive limited-edition sought-after sneakers a kid could dream of.

From Literature

Related Words

• attractive
• beloved
• famous
• fashionable
• favored
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