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most wanted

ADJECTIVE

desired

Synonyms

STRONGEST

necessary needed requested

WEAK

asked for

Antonyms

WEAK

abandoned fulfilled renounced satisfied

ADJECTIVE

cherished

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appreciated loved

STRONG

treasured valued

Antonyms

WEAK

abandoned fulfilled renounced satisfied

Example Sentences

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The Chinese, who had put Fang atop their most wanted list of Tiananmen protesters, demanded him back, which America refused.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Marset, a Uruguayan national, was one of the most wanted criminals on the continent.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

What they most wanted was their sovereignty and their land ownership respected.

From Slate • Mar. 16, 2026

TAPALPA, Mexico — The most wanted man in Mexico was hiding out next to a country club.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

The realization that the one person she most wanted to show the rebel flag cherub to, and laugh about it with, wasn’t there.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner