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  • past participle of covet.
  • past tense form of covet.
Definitions

coveted

[kuhv-i-tid] / ˈkʌv ɪ tɪd /


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It has used its war chest to announce acquisitions of Less Common Metals, a U.K.-based rare-earth-metal maker, and Serra Verde, which owns the Pela Ema mine in Brazil that produces highly coveted heavy rare earths.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

She won her first Bafta for The Good Life, was invited onto the coveted Morecambe and Wise Christmas special - and met her husband, policeman Rodney Timson.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

“An enchanted hideaway in a coveted location with inviting outdoor retreats and peek-a-boo views to downtown Los Angeles create an idyllic setting,” the listing adds.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 29, 2026

In the ultra-modern installations, thousands of workers churn out the red gold -- coveted by international markets for its exceptionally high copper content.

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

Since my dayee Mehrdad lived in the coveted and ritzy Saratoga neighborhood within Lynbrook's district, we used his address to finagle our way into the school.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi



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