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
Idioms
Etymology
Origin of sought-after
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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"It is one of one of the most sought-after bags and that has been achieved primarily by Hermes restricting access to people," he said.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
She is now a sought-after decision strategist, working with investors, executives and venture firms on how to make better decisions when faced with uncertainty.
From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026
On April 19, as search-and-rescue teams dug through the rubble for survivors, Emerson became a sought-after TV pundit.
From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026
In the final days of the NBA regular season, basketball’s most ambitious franchises were going all-out in pursuit of the sport’s most sought-after spots.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
It’s infuriating given that he always has the newest, most expensive limited-edition sought-after sneakers a kid could dream of.
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
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