the Holy Grail
noun
: the cup that is said to have been used by Jesus Christ and that was sought by knights during the Middle Ages
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Most eye-catching is one labeled the Holy Grail, a five-and-a-half-foot-high, 1,500-pound piece of quartz crystal formed near Hot Springs, Arkansas.
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The History of the Holy Grail, The Story of Merlin, Lancelot, The Quest for the Holy Grail and The Death of Arthur.
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Go see Rosslyn Castle and try to find the Holy Grail.
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Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 8 June 2026
The History of the Holy Grail, The Story of Merlin, Lancelot, The Quest for the Holy Grail and The Death of Arthur.
—Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
Mikel Arteta’s ascent to the Holy Grail was long and gruelling.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Go see Rosslyn Castle and try to find the Holy Grail.
—Riza Cruz, Vogue, 11 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for the Holy Grail
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“The Holy Grail.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Holy%20Grail. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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