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sought-after

[ sawt-af-ter, -ahf- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

that is in demand; desirable:
a sought-after speaker.

sought-after

adjective

in demand; wanted

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Word History and Origins

Origin of sought-after¹

First recorded in 1880–85

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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]

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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.

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In the dimmed trailer, journalists, friends and VIP fans all shared a few moments of his sought-after attention.

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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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He was a sought-after performer because of his ability to tap into a character, going deep into their idiosyncrasies to flesh them out far beyond the pages of a script.

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While Charterhouse UK typically has a long waiting list and should not be affected, less sought-after boarding schools may experience a decline in enrolment owing to the new competition in Nigeria.

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