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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That grail of Levant’s reads lonely and self-devouring: the mania of the gambler repurposed for public service.
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Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2025
For decades, Hasumi’s writings have held a grail-like status among Western filmmakers and cinephiles but remained inaccessible in translation.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
Known for their impressive collection of more than 5,000 wines, Pappas Bros. Steakhouse in Dallas is a holy grail destination for meat and red wine lovers, but seafood and white wine lovers will also be happy here.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2025
Panini’s La Liga licence isn’t going anywhere, unlike the Premier League’s rights transfer to Topps, and this iconic design is a grail for any ultra modern collector.
—Andrew MacKie, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
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Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2025
For decades, Hasumi’s writings have held a grail-like status among Western filmmakers and cinephiles but remained inaccessible in translation.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
Known for their impressive collection of more than 5,000 wines, Pappas Bros. Steakhouse in Dallas is a holy grail destination for meat and red wine lovers, but seafood and white wine lovers will also be happy here.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2025
Panini’s La Liga licence isn’t going anywhere, unlike the Premier League’s rights transfer to Topps, and this iconic design is a grail for any ultra modern collector.
—Andrew MacKie, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for grail
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“Grail.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grail. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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