as in thing
something that is sought after but that is very hard to get or achieve
The championship trophy was the grail they were seeking.
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Recent Examples of grail
Today, the 1518 remains a holy grail, really the holy grail.
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Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
But dozens of companies, both large and small, are still in pursuit of the holy grail.
—Christina Cheddar Berk, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
Essentially, the deal can also further one of the holy grails of he Brazilian and Spanish-language industries in Latin America: a more fluid release of Spanish-language – here Uruguayan films – in the huge market of São Paulo and beyond, and the release of Brazilian films in Uruguay.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 5 Dec. 2024
The Nazis were holding his father captive, and after liberating his father, the two raced to find the magical grail before the Nazis got ahold of it.
—Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 25 Nov. 2024
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Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
But dozens of companies, both large and small, are still in pursuit of the holy grail.
—Christina Cheddar Berk, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
Essentially, the deal can also further one of the holy grails of he Brazilian and Spanish-language industries in Latin America: a more fluid release of Spanish-language – here Uruguayan films – in the huge market of São Paulo and beyond, and the release of Brazilian films in Uruguay.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 5 Dec. 2024
The Nazis were holding his father captive, and after liberating his father, the two raced to find the magical grail before the Nazis got ahold of it.
—Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 25 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for grail
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grail
Noun
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Those are the kinds of things that make (Trenin) a difficult player to play against.—
Joe Smith,
The Athletic,
30 Jan. 2025
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And don’t forget, our main character is very flawed and has done a bunch of things in the past that were not so cool to Scott’s character.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Summary: The primary responsibility of the IT Project Portfolio Manager is to facilitate strategic planning and prioritization for delivery of complete information technology services to meet agency level goals and objectives.—
Chyna Blackmon,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Jan. 2025
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What To Know Trump's objective of reducing taxes for Americans while boosting revenue from foreign sources was reiterated throughout his presidential campaign.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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Accident-only This budget-minded option only covers expenses related to emergencies, such as broken bones, swallowed objects, snakebites and traumatic dental fractures.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
18 Jan. 2025
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Throughout her home are other colorful, oversize objects, including a table shaped like a giant spool of thread, a large multicolored wristwatch and 10 other food stools, including a wedge of cheese.—
George Etheredge,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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My goal was to use anti-violence music to raise money for shooting victims and paying for funeral cost.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
25 Jan. 2025
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My goal is to use devices in ways that support and benefit me, rather than as an escape.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Jan. 2025
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His primary target is Vincent, a former criminal whose son Rocco (Lewis Pullman) murdered Leftie’s son Jonathan.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
29 Jan. 2025
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This site was one of countless weapons of harassment used by the federal government to make life impossible for its targets from J6.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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However, Crayola also provided a few more ideas parents can weave into everyday activities, including: Transforming errands and time standing in line into creative moments.—
Beth Ann Mayer,
Parents,
23 Jan. 2025
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And Analysts Work Together As One The most powerful ideas align with the needs of the audience.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Grail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grail. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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