1
capitalized
: the cup or platter used according to medieval legend by Christ at the Last Supper and thereafter the object of knightly quests
2
: the object of an extended or difficult quest
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Real-time ray tracing is sort of the holy grail of graphical fidelity.
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Eric Ravenscraft, WIRED, 26 Sep. 2024
The throwback style has been embraced through every range of the style spectrum, from vintage grail hunters to high-fashion houses like Hermès and Ralph Lauren, serving as an ultra-personal canvas of expression from street style trendsetters to quiet luxury loyalists.
—Olivia Cigliano, WWD, 1 Nov. 2024
In Hollywood's relentless pursuit of reliable box office returns, pre-existing intellectual property has become the holy grail.
—Damion Taylor, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
The good news is that my holy grail vacuum is currently up to $150 off at Walmart.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 27 Oct. 2024
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Eric Ravenscraft, WIRED, 26 Sep. 2024
The throwback style has been embraced through every range of the style spectrum, from vintage grail hunters to high-fashion houses like Hermès and Ralph Lauren, serving as an ultra-personal canvas of expression from street style trendsetters to quiet luxury loyalists.
—Olivia Cigliano, WWD, 1 Nov. 2024
In Hollywood's relentless pursuit of reliable box office returns, pre-existing intellectual property has become the holy grail.
—Damion Taylor, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
The good news is that my holy grail vacuum is currently up to $150 off at Walmart.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 27 Oct. 2024
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“Grail.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grail. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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