holy grails

noun

Definition of holy grailsnext
plural of holy grail
as in things

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  1. things
  2. goals
  3. objectives
  4. ideas
  5. aspirations
  6. intentions
  7. ambitions
Noun
  • Traditionally, vehicle owners took their cars and trucks to dealerships, garages and other providers of service for such things as oil changes, tire rotation, battery replacement, and work related to recalls.
    Bill Koenig, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Do the wonders of the natural world draw you closer to all things green?
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of things
Noun
  • The 100% by 2035 figure is in fact a mandate, but the percentage goals between now and then are a bit more complicated.
    Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Make a purposeful commitment to your goals and seek opportunities that challenge you.
    Shay Levister, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of goals
Noun
  • For me, top goals are often big-picture initiatives that move the company forward, like improving a major product feature, overhauling a company-wide process or aligning the leadership team on key objectives.
    Hope Horner, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Sustaining Legacy And Scaling Responsibly As a second-generation entrepreneur, one of my central objectives has been finding ways to uphold these values while adapting and growing in a changing market.
    Mustafa Gandhi, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of objectives
Noun
  • This trend underscores the appeal of social commerce for consumers eager to shop directly from ideas on their favorite platforms, simplifying the holiday buying journey and creating a seamless, engaging experience.
    Nandan Sheth, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Deep learning and artificial intelligence continue to push our ideas of what’s possible, and expand the capabilities of digital systems housed on electronic hardware.
    John Werner, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of ideas
Noun
  • These options keep top talent engaged while fulfilling their career aspirations.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Over time, consistency in both results and integrity can help bridge the gap, showing that your values align with the company’s legacy and aspirations.
    Mustafa Gandhi, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of aspirations
Noun
  • Cockburn added that a tournament such as the World Cup could hold the power to bring about positive change, but only if the intentions are genuinely there to do so.
    Ben Church, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • When accusations arise questioning Sara’s intentions to empower the girls, her identity is put in turmoil.
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of intentions
Noun
  • The design itself appears to reflect the Met’s ambitions of globalizing its modern and contemporary art galleries, which have historically skewed American and European, as is the case at many major US institutions.
    Alex Greenberger for ARTNews, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Any tariffs would obviate much if not all of the cost savings achieved by manufacturing there, presenting another challenge for Newsom and his EV ambitions.
    Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of ambitions
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