hot ticket
Impossible-to-get pass
A hot ticket is something in high demand and hard to get—originally concert or theater tickets, now anything scarce and desirable: The new restaurant is the hot ticket in town.
A person can be a hot ticket if they're much sought after: She's a hot ticket on the lecture circuit.
Much wanted by many
- in-demandWidely wanted, actively pursued
- must-haveIndispensable thing
- covetedGreatly desired by many
- selloutCompromiser of integrity
blockbuster · hit · sensation · phenomenon · buzzworthy · exclusive · scarce · premium
Widely recognized public figure
- starLuminous astronomical object
- headlinerTop-billed performer
- VIPNotable, for short
- luminaryInspiring figure or celestial body
influencer · trendsetter · icon · prodigy · newsmaker · rising star · breakout · A-lister
Live musical performance
- premiereFirst public performance
- playoffContest deciding advancement
- finalsConcluding tests or matches
- opening nightFirst staged performance
festival · gala · award show · championship · debut · launch · Broadway · sold-out
sought-after
Much wanted by many
sellout · blockbuster · hit · sensation · phenomenon · buzzworthy · exclusive · scarce · premium · waitlist
celebrity
Widely recognized public figure
luminary · influencer · trendsetter · icon · prodigy · newsmaker · rising star · breakout · A-lister · marquee name
concert
Live musical performance
- premiereFirst public performance
- playoffContest deciding advancement
- finalsConcluding tests or matches
opening night · festival · gala · award show · championship · debut · launch · Broadway · sold-out · standing-room-only
- Scarcity & Valuerare, scarce, costly, pricey, expensive
- crowd pleaserscrowd pleaser, encores, crowd favorite, standing ovations, fan favorite
- spotlightspotlight, center stage, limelight, main attraction, star attraction
hot tickethard sell
Aggressive sales approach
dud · flop · empty seats · bomb · dead on arrival
hot tickethas-been
Former notable, now irrelevant
yesterday's news · old hat · passé · dated · irrelevant
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