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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Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 3 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
Devine’s Restaurant & Sports Bar is the holy grail for Duke faithful.
—Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 15 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 8 Oct. 2025.
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