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sought-after
[ sawt-af-ter, -ahf- ]
adjective
- that is in demand; desirable:
a sought-after speaker.
sought-after
adjective
- in demand; wanted
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of sought-after1
Idioms and Phrases
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]Example Sentences
Data from market research firm Mintel suggests that hiking jumped in popularity during the Covid pandemic, but Mam Tor has become a particularly sought-after destination, even compared to other places in the Peak District.
It provided the springboard he was looking for and led to him becoming one of the most sought-after presenters in the UK.
For years, the most sought-after features were a blend of Western ideals, anime fantasy and K-Pop inspiration: The double eyelid, the sculpted jawline, the prominent nose, and the symmetrical face.
In the dimmed trailer, journalists, friends and VIP fans all shared a few moments of his sought-after attention.
Four men have pleaded guilty in Kenya to trying to smuggle hundreds of highly sought-after ants out of the country.
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