chalice

Definition of chalicenext
as in goblet
a special drinking vessel for holding wine

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Recent Examples of chalice Every card is rich with symbolism: adorned with pentacles, stars, chalices and wands; bearing names like the World, Justice and Temperance; and featuring enigmatic characters like the Fool, the Lovers or the Hermit. Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2025 Some objects such as an Etruscan chalice predate the Christian era, while others are much newer, like tiger-feet slippers once owned by singer Freddie Mercury of the rock band Queen. Russ Wiles, AZCentral.com, 23 Aug. 2025 Also an elite golfer, Pavelski had an opportunity to kiss a trophy on Sunday, when he was presented with a crystal chalice after a walk-off eagle gave him first place at the 2025 American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament. Carol Schram, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025 For the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers, running in place signified another berth in the Stanley Cup Final and, for Florida, another deep quaff of champagne from that coveted chalice. Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 19 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for chalice
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Noun
  • To round out the Mary Kay sensibility—beauty without eros—big earners received diamond bumblebee pins, golden goblets, and birthstone rings.
    Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
  • With that in mind, Yvonne and I sat down with our golden goblets to unpack the Season 10 reunion.
    Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Four Sigmatic is one of the OG mushroom coffees—one tablespoon delivers 9000mg of powerful adaptogenic mushroom powders like chaga, lion’s mane, and reishi, as well as a little caffeine (but less than your average cup of coffee).
    Brianna Peters, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2026
  • On the side, there’s a cup of mushroom stock fortified with soy sauce, molasses, rosemary and a touch of cayenne pepper for dunking.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026

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“Chalice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chalice. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.

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