as in thing
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
In Hollywood's relentless pursuit of reliable box office returns, pre-existing intellectual property has become the holy grail.
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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
Bio-Oil Skincare Oil $61 $47 Amazon Known for reducing the appearance of stretch marks and acne scars, Bio-Oil is a holy grail product.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 9 Oct. 2024
This burst of reality, this precious flash of mutual awareness, is something of a holy grail for Rooney’s characters.
—Andrea Long Chu, Vulture, 20 Sep. 2024
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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
Bio-Oil Skincare Oil $61 $47 Amazon Known for reducing the appearance of stretch marks and acne scars, Bio-Oil is a holy grail product.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 9 Oct. 2024
This burst of reality, this precious flash of mutual awareness, is something of a holy grail for Rooney’s characters.
—Andrea Long Chu, Vulture, 20 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grail
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That said, one thing that had to be considered was Scott’s desire to stage a battle in the Colosseum, which would be filled with water for the sequence that involves a full-on naval battle in the arena, complete with man-eating sharks.Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 22 Nov. 2024
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Also, keep an eye on areas where things can get wet and sticky, like in the kitchen, in the bathroom, or around dog food and water bowls.Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
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These teams are held directly accountable to the family office, ensuring that strategic objectives are met while promoting accountability and operational excellence.Rami Harajli, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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One of the main objectives outlined in the 2015 Paris Agreement, which most countries accepted, is to limit global warming to below this threshold.Brittney Melton, NPR, 21 Nov. 2024
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This month, the company identified the object to be a natural rock formation instead.Alexandra Banner, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
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Designer Thom Browne has long been admired as an American classic, but has more recently become a red carpet fixture and the object of obsession of Hollywood’s A-list.Matt Donnelly, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
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The goal of this project is to create an archive, through a concerned look, and to keep track of these loves that exist in a society where heterosexuality is over-represented.Vogue, Vogue, 20 Nov. 2024
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Jelly Roll has made significant strides in his health and fitness goals over the last year — and he’s just getting started.Rachel DeSantis, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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Adair argues, though, that the case should serve as a broader warning about cybersecurity threats to Wi-Fi for high-value targets—and not just from the usual suspects loitering in the parking lot or the lobby.Andy Greenberg, WIRED, 22 Nov. 2024
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The Dnipropetrovsk region has been a frequent target of Russian bombardment in recent months.Catherine Nicholls, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
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Stockings will be stuffed full this year thanks to this list of nostalgic and personalized gifting ideas.Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2024
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The former calls for a counterfactual view of how testing works; the latter calls for political will and policy ideas not currently in evidence.Peter Greene, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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“Grail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grail. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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