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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
Noun
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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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Another variable is the administration's plan to slash EPA's staff and spending.—
Neela Banerjee,
NPR,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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Greg Rubin from California Native Landscape Design will talk about native plant care and design during the noon Wednesday, April 2 Seven Oaks Garden Club meeting.—
Pomerado News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 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
Noun
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That is echoed by studies from research and consulting firm Gartner, which reported that 55-75% of ERP projects either fail or don’t meet all the objectives the organization laid out.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 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
Noun
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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
Noun
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The automation of jobs by AI could lead to widespread unemployment and economic inequality, leaving many people feeling powerless and without purpose.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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At that point, sunglasses lose their sine qua non purpose to protect our eyes, becoming a purely ornamental element capable of elevating an entire outfit.—
Teresa Romero Martínez,
Glamour,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Dozens of targets were chosen, based on Hamas readiness to execute terror attacks, and build up and re-arm its forces.—
Louis Casiano,
Fox News,
18 Mar. 2025
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Not exactly the target audience for the books, but within spitting distance of it.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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 25 Mar. 2025.
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