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.
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Finding the perfect chocolate chip cookie has been my Holy Grail for years now.
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
Higher productivity growth is the 'Holy Grail' of economic prosperity.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
One of the skeletons was even holding a chalice that resembled the cinematic Holy Grail.
—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
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
Higher productivity growth is the 'Holy Grail' of economic prosperity.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
One of the skeletons was even holding a chalice that resembled the cinematic Holy Grail.
—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
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“Holy Grail.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Holy%20Grail. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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