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Recent Examples of holy grail
Correspondent Lee Cowan takes a tour of the auctioneer's 50,000-square-foot warehouse filled with the rare and the ridiculous, and talks with a collector for whom finding their holy grails of fandom can include an actual Holy Grail.
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David Morgan, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2025
NaN slides By Deanna Pai and Annie Blackman Our Holy Grail Winter Skin Products Include the Best Face Moisturizers
There's something for everyone here.
—Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 12 Feb. 2025
The Lombardi is more Holy Grail than trophy, the end of what can only be described as a torturous emotional pilgrimage.
—Ali Watkins, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2025
Their ‘Holy Grail’ Luxury CosmeticsBy Jessica Ourisman Follow me on LinkedIn.
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Soaring monthly electricity bills charged by PG&E and its utility siblings could hobble California’s quest for a green energy Holy Grail, a disquieting new state report shows.
—George Avalos, The Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2025
Brazil, for which co-production has become a Holy Grail, can now dangle once more a minority co-production fund to fire up first partnerships with international partners.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
With his two-part adaptation, Villeneuve achieved modern Hollywood’s Holy Grail: a genuine blockbuster that brought in huge box office receipts while earning critical acclaim on the way to becoming a major player in the awards race.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 3 Dec. 2024
Finding the perfect chocolate chip cookie has been my Holy Grail for years now.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
David Morgan, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2025
NaN slides By Deanna Pai and Annie Blackman Our Holy Grail Winter Skin Products Include the Best Face Moisturizers
There's something for everyone here.
—Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 12 Feb. 2025
The Lombardi is more Holy Grail than trophy, the end of what can only be described as a torturous emotional pilgrimage.
—Ali Watkins, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2025
Their ‘Holy Grail’ Luxury CosmeticsBy Jessica Ourisman Follow me on LinkedIn.
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Soaring monthly electricity bills charged by PG&E and its utility siblings could hobble California’s quest for a green energy Holy Grail, a disquieting new state report shows.
—George Avalos, The Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2025
Brazil, for which co-production has become a Holy Grail, can now dangle once more a minority co-production fund to fire up first partnerships with international partners.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
With his two-part adaptation, Villeneuve achieved modern Hollywood’s Holy Grail: a genuine blockbuster that brought in huge box office receipts while earning critical acclaim on the way to becoming a major player in the awards race.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 3 Dec. 2024
Finding the perfect chocolate chip cookie has been my Holy Grail for years now.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for holy grail
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For more information, call (855) 437-3243 to reach a Fannie Mae housing counselor who can provide a needs assessment and create a personalized recovery plan.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2025
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Don't assume the worst will happen, but develop a step-by-step plan for each worst-case scenario.—
Pamela Furr,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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But like many cold cases, as with Barbara Newhall Follett, the meaning can only be realized in fiction.—
Patti Callahan Henry,
People.com,
16 Mar. 2025
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With a fervor that is another aspect of his ongoing meaning to the franchise — a legendary work ethic that remains the model.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
16 Mar. 2025
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In the pursuit of minimalism and functionality, high-end fashion and design are nearing genderless distinction.—
Sofia Celeste,
WWD,
20 Mar. 2025
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Disciplines include but are not limited to musical creation or performance, theater, dance, choreography, writing, design, film, television, radio and broadcasting, visual art, multimedia, writing, technology/innovation, architecture and design.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
20 Mar. 2025
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Without a strong foundation, these ambitious projects can fall victim to performance bottlenecks, security gaps or misalignment between technology and business objectives.—
Ciaran Roche,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Players can send scouts that’ll uncover the exact location of the next objective if they’re sent close to the area.—
George Yang,
Rolling Stone,
18 Mar. 2025
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The Good & Gather Cut Green Beans were initially recalled due to possible contamination from a foreign object.—
Julia Landwehr,
Health,
20 Mar. 2025
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His wrists were slit and there were traces of being hit by a large object and it was discovered that there was poison in his system.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
20 Mar. 2025
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For recording purposes, some of the best models will continue to run on powerful personal computers.—
Nate Anderson,
Ars Technica,
10 Mar. 2025
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Your personal changes will offer clarity and revision and give you a purpose that makes life worth living.—
Eugenia Last,
The Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Tesla has been a target of demonstrations and vandalism since the company’s CEO Elon Musk began leading the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
18 Mar. 2025
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Plus, Hunter Biden continues to be a target of Republican attacks, including criticism from Trump and Vice President JD Vance.—
Molly Nagle,
ABC News,
18 Mar. 2025
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Limas pleaded guilty on Sept. 18, 2024, to conspiracy to distribute, and to possess with intent to distribute, 400 grams or more of fentanyl, court records show.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
18 Mar. 2025
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Instead, the legal question may hinge on the intent of the dominant partner to continue engaging in especially risky acts and her awareness of the potential danger.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Holy grail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holy%20grail. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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