1
capitalized
: the cup or platter used according to medieval legend by Christ at the Last Supper and thereafter the object of knightly quests
2
: the object of an extended or difficult quest
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From boutique-only editions to discontinued grails, the watches on offer reflect knowledge and intent.
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Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Even his detractors can agree on that, although the cinephiles who feverishly pursued this particular grail may not support this resolution.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
The holy grail is to use helium-3 as a fuel to generate energy through fusion, which wouldn’t produce radiation.
—Jeremy Bogaisky, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Brightness under the eyes came courtesy of Lancôme Multi-Tasking Concealer in Suede, topped with NARS Concealer in Walnut, while her skin was locked in place with her holy-grail NARS Light Reflecting Setting Spray.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 28 Aug. 2025
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Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Even his detractors can agree on that, although the cinephiles who feverishly pursued this particular grail may not support this resolution.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
The holy grail is to use helium-3 as a fuel to generate energy through fusion, which wouldn’t produce radiation.
—Jeremy Bogaisky, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Brightness under the eyes came courtesy of Lancôme Multi-Tasking Concealer in Suede, topped with NARS Concealer in Walnut, while her skin was locked in place with her holy-grail NARS Light Reflecting Setting Spray.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 28 Aug. 2025
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“Grail.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grail. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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