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
Often called the holy grail of clean energy, nuclear fusion creates four times more energy per kilogram of fuel than traditional nuclear fission and four million times more than burning coal, with no greenhouse gasses or long-term radioactive waste.
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Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 16 Mar. 2025
Customers have reported evidence of the holy grail of hair health: noticeable regrowth and stronger hair texture.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
Who knew that banning books, paying teachers pitiful salaries and threatening them with jail if they were caught with salacious book titles would be the holy grail of student success.
—Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2025
For decades, the song was a holy grail for Fab Four devotees, the last song the whole band could conceivably all participate in.
—August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2025
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Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 16 Mar. 2025
Customers have reported evidence of the holy grail of hair health: noticeable regrowth and stronger hair texture.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
Who knew that banning books, paying teachers pitiful salaries and threatening them with jail if they were caught with salacious book titles would be the holy grail of student success.
—Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2025
For decades, the song was a holy grail for Fab Four devotees, the last song the whole band could conceivably all participate in.
—August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grail
Noun
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And don't forget to follow Allure on Instagram and TikTok, or subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on all things beauty.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
10 Apr. 2025
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By Jenna Ryu April 10, 2025 A playful rivalry is one thing.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In addition to briefly shouting out the forthcoming new show starring and executive produced by Shields, the main objective seemed to be to drive home the fact that Acorn is in the portfolio.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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A lot of that is a credit to the simplicity of the mission statement really, because the aim and the objective of the film was to accurately and truthfully depict something that occurred.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Maintain a safe distance from water, wet items, and metal objects.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2025
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Place another clean, white towel on the area and weigh it down with a heavy object to press out any residual moisture.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Be open to learning from experience, from customers and from the market itself, and adjust your goals, personality and identity as necessary.—
Sabine Leveiller,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The second of those was goal number two, another type of move that a back five is set up to defend against.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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The sturdy build quality ensures durability against small knocks and bumps, which is important for something built with children as its target market.—
Tantse Walter,
Space.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Tillis’s seat will be a top target for Democrats to flip in 2026.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
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Thankfully, the other two judges have an idea how to properly judge a mixed martial arts fight and the right man got the win.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Dolly Parton’s cookbook, Good Lookin’ Cookin’, is filled with a year's worth of classic recipes and menu ideas.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Grail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grail. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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