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something that is sought after but that is very hard to get or achieve
The championship trophy was the grail they were seeking.
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Recent Examples of grail
This night cream from SkinCeuticals has earned a holy grail reputation for its ability to restore the skin barrier, Aanand N. Geria, MD, FAAD, the founder of Geria Dermatology in New Jersey, tells SELF.
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Sara Coughlin, SELF, 13 June 2025
Three vintage grails set records at Sotheby’s New York watch auction on Tuesday, proving that the timepieces of yore still have plenty of pull and the watch market is indeed alive and well.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 June 2025
Wednesday, June 18, * Volunteer Appreciation, Ham, sweet potatoes, green beans, whole grail roll, applesauce, milk.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2025
Getting a Michelin star has become a holy grail for many chefs, a Nobel prize of cuisine.
—Tulasi Srinivas, The Conversation, 3 June 2025
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Sara Coughlin, SELF, 13 June 2025
Three vintage grails set records at Sotheby’s New York watch auction on Tuesday, proving that the timepieces of yore still have plenty of pull and the watch market is indeed alive and well.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 June 2025
Wednesday, June 18, * Volunteer Appreciation, Ham, sweet potatoes, green beans, whole grail roll, applesauce, milk.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2025
Getting a Michelin star has become a holy grail for many chefs, a Nobel prize of cuisine.
—Tulasi Srinivas, The Conversation, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grail
Noun
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Then, on June 12, she was awakened in the middle of the night and told to gather her things.—
Juwayriah Wright,
Time,
15 July 2025
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Doing kind things for friends can be mutually beneficial.—
Eric Thomas,
Sun Sentinel,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Then propose a specific alternative action that achieves the core objective in a different way. 3.—
Rachel Weissman,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The next highest target is from Bank of America Merrill Lynch's Savita Subramanian, who last week hiked her price objective to 6,300.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
14 July 2025
Noun
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The agency recommends against carrying any metal objects, including umbrellas.—
Kerry Breen
July 5,
CBS News,
5 July 2025
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Showcasing over 350 spectacular jewels and bejeweled objects, the vast and varied Victoria and Albert exhibit burnishes the Cartier brand and is attracting hordes, despite its steep ticket prices.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
Noun
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The goal is to combine AI’s precision with the human touch that makes influencer marketing truly effective.—
Tanya Benedicto Klich,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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The club had allowed just two second-half goals at home all season before Ponce’s brace on Saturday.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
Noun
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The business had also been the target of pro-Palestinian demonstrations in the past year.—
Rod McGuirk,
Sun Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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The threat of 100% secondary tariffs alongside the bipartisan Graham-Blumenthal sanctions bill that targets Russian oil sales are the right targets.—
Daniel Fried,
Time,
15 July 2025
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Wondering why watering in the middle of the day isn't a good idea?—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
10 July 2025
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Unemployment had altered her idea of what qualified as a life.—
Nora Lange,
New Yorker,
10 July 2025
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“Grail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grail. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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