coveted

[kuhv-i-tid] / ˈkʌv ɪ tɪd /

VERB

desire strongly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

crave envy lust after

STRONG

begrudge choose fancy want

WEAK

aspire to desiderate hanker for have eye on have hots for itch for long for spoil for thirst for wish for yearn for yen for

Antonyms

STRONG

dislike hate

WEAK

abjure be generous give not want

Example Sentences

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This year, it took the coveted first weekend of awards season usually occupied by the Golden Globes, which will take place in Beverly Hills next weekend.

From Barron's

In the pantheon of parade float achievement, world-record titles are coveted.

From Los Angeles Times

Fresh off a knockout role in “Babygirl” and being signed to play a Beatle, Harris Dickinson’s “Urchin” also scored a coveted spot at the same festival.

From Salon

The state’s longstanding vocational high-school system has become a coveted pathway for students.

From The Wall Street Journal

Denver will finish top seed with a win but if they lose then New England or even the Jaguars could pinch that coveted top spot.

From BBC