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
Today, the 1518 remains a holy grail, really the holy grail.
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Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
But dozens of companies, both large and small, are still in pursuit of the holy grail.
—Christina Cheddar Berk, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
Essentially, the deal can also further one of the holy grails of he Brazilian and Spanish-language industries in Latin America: a more fluid release of Spanish-language – here Uruguayan films – in the huge market of São Paulo and beyond, and the release of Brazilian films in Uruguay.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 5 Dec. 2024
The Nazis were holding his father captive, and after liberating his father, the two raced to find the magical grail before the Nazis got ahold of it.
—Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 25 Nov. 2024
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Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
But dozens of companies, both large and small, are still in pursuit of the holy grail.
—Christina Cheddar Berk, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
Essentially, the deal can also further one of the holy grails of he Brazilian and Spanish-language industries in Latin America: a more fluid release of Spanish-language – here Uruguayan films – in the huge market of São Paulo and beyond, and the release of Brazilian films in Uruguay.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 5 Dec. 2024
The Nazis were holding his father captive, and after liberating his father, the two raced to find the magical grail before the Nazis got ahold of it.
—Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 25 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for grail
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grail
Noun
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Those are the kinds of things that make (Trenin) a difficult player to play against.—
Joe Smith,
The Athletic,
30 Jan. 2025
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The actress and model, who received backlash for openly supporting Trump ahead of the presidential election, said things have quieted down now - proving the criticism was all worth it.—
Caroline Thayer,
Fox News,
29 Jan. 2025
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Summary: The primary responsibility of the IT Project Portfolio Manager is to facilitate strategic planning and prioritization for delivery of complete information technology services to meet agency level goals and objectives.—
Chyna Blackmon,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Jan. 2025
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What To Know Trump's objective of reducing taxes for Americans while boosting revenue from foreign sources was reiterated throughout his presidential campaign.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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The idea was to challenge conventions and create an artistic interpretation of a horological object.—
Sophie Furley,
Robb Report,
31 Jan. 2025
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Abraham, as his recorded voice speaks, adds to this sense of attention by embracing the tape machine itself, a big object on his desk which is the size of a suitcase.—
Helen Shaw,
The New Yorker,
31 Jan. 2025
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My goal is to use devices in ways that support and benefit me, rather than as an escape.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Jan. 2025
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My goal was to use anti-violence music to raise money for shooting victims and paying for funeral cost.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
25 Jan. 2025
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Starbucks is also cutting its menu by 30%, increasing staffing at some stores, and adjusting workflows to hit the company’s new target of brewing coffee in under four minutes.—
Francisco Velasquez,
Quartz,
29 Jan. 2025
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The firm downgraded Apple to perform from outperform and removed its $250 price target on the stock, citing a weaker outlook for iPhone sales in the next 12 to 18 months, lack of AI innovation and challenges in the Chinese market.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2025
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And Analysts Work Together As One The most powerful ideas align with the needs of the audience.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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This trade idea has the Rockets bolstering their frontcourt by adding one of the best available big men on the trading block, Portland Trail Blazers center, Robert Williams III.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Grail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grail. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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