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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Morning briefings feature beautifully designed PDFs on sales techniques and boosting conversion rates—the holy grail of sales training.
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Julien Fortuit, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
Don't Buy a Single-Basket Air Fryer An air fryer is my holy grail in feeding my family of seven.
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 7 July 2025
Regardless of region, a memorable melody remains the holy grail.
—Faye Bradley, Variety, 4 July 2025
That's why generative engine optimization (GEO) is replacing SEO as the new content holy grail.
—Nohar Zmora, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
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Julien Fortuit, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
Don't Buy a Single-Basket Air Fryer An air fryer is my holy grail in feeding my family of seven.
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 7 July 2025
Regardless of region, a memorable melody remains the holy grail.
—Faye Bradley, Variety, 4 July 2025
That's why generative engine optimization (GEO) is replacing SEO as the new content holy grail.
—Nohar Zmora, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for grail
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“Grail.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grail. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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