as in to crave
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy
I've been coveting that sleek sports car in the showroom for some time now
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Recent Examples of covet
Department of Justice attorneys say the native North American species is coveted by a rising middle class and are worth at least $2,000 each on the black market.
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Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2025
And there is no modern equivalent of the Chromecast Audio in Google's lineup, a device that people still covet and which regularly sells for almost $100 on eBay.
—Ryan Whitwam, Ars Technica, 11 Mar. 2025
Defensively, rumor has it the Patriots covet Jets linebacker Jamien Sherwood, who fits the new prototype Vrabel is seeking at that position.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
Who wouldn’t covet one, especially when it’s infused with a unisex scent grounded in sandalwood and vetiver?
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2025
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“Covet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/covet. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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