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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Even his detractors can agree on that, although the cinephiles who feverishly pursued this particular grail may not support this resolution.
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Brian Welk, IndieWire, 5 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
The Need To Calibrate The Tension Weekly and monthly KPIs have become the holy grail.
—Julien Fortuit, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Today, Tiffany produces around 65 trophies each year, including the grails for the U.S. Open.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2025
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Brian Welk, IndieWire, 5 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
The Need To Calibrate The Tension Weekly and monthly KPIs have become the holy grail.
—Julien Fortuit, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Today, Tiffany produces around 65 trophies each year, including the grails for the U.S. Open.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2025
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“Grail.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grail. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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