Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for sought-after. Search instead for sought+answer.
Definitions

sought-after

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




Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

But he said competition was fierce for this highly sought-after profile.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

At that point, he relocated to a much bigger—and more expensive—spread in Beverly Hills’ highly sought-after Trousdale Estates neighborhood.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

In neighbouring Uganda, second-hand clothes are the most sought-after garments, followed by imported new clothing and, lastly, locally manufactured clothing, the government-funded Economic Policy Research Centre found in 2024.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Ramp is based in New York, but it has become one of the most sought-after companies in Silicon Valley.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 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




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "sought-after" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com