Holy Grail
noun
1
: grail
2
often not capitalized
: an object or goal that is sought after for its great significance
Examples of Holy Grail in a Sentence
Finding a cure for cancer is the holy grail of medical researchers.
Recent Examples on the Web
One of the skeletons was even holding a chalice that resembled the cinematic Holy Grail.
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George Nelson For Artnews, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2024
While Idle remained the lone Python to adapt Holy Grail for the stage, John Cleese visited the production in October 2004 to record voiceover as the voice of God, who appears once in the musical.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024
The ultimate Holy Grail in 2025 will be rebuilding trust and loyalty with consumers by establishing emotional attachment.
—Billee Howard, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
Paint the Grail Pink 2, 5-8 p.m., Holy Grail Tavern & Grille, 161 Joe Nuxhall Way, Downtown.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 29 Sep. 2024
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George Nelson For Artnews, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2024
While Idle remained the lone Python to adapt Holy Grail for the stage, John Cleese visited the production in October 2004 to record voiceover as the voice of God, who appears once in the musical.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024
The ultimate Holy Grail in 2025 will be rebuilding trust and loyalty with consumers by establishing emotional attachment.
—Billee Howard, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
Paint the Grail Pink 2, 5-8 p.m., Holy Grail Tavern & Grille, 161 Joe Nuxhall Way, Downtown.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 29 Sep. 2024
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“Holy Grail.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Holy%20Grail. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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