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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While some brands like Reformation may seem out of range, my friends said the sale section is the holy grail for finding affordable, event-worthy dresses.
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Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025
From boutique-only editions to discontinued grails, the watches on offer reflect knowledge and intent.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Even his detractors can agree on that, although the cinephiles who feverishly pursued this particular grail may not support this resolution.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
How To Be Relevant The holy grail of marketing, as author Greg Licciardi explains, is delivering the right message to the right person at the right time in the right context—that’s how transactions are generated.
—Matteo Atti, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025
From boutique-only editions to discontinued grails, the watches on offer reflect knowledge and intent.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Even his detractors can agree on that, although the cinephiles who feverishly pursued this particular grail may not support this resolution.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
How To Be Relevant The holy grail of marketing, as author Greg Licciardi explains, is delivering the right message to the right person at the right time in the right context—that’s how transactions are generated.
—Matteo Atti, Forbes.com, 3 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 26 Sep. 2025.
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