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

Examples of the Holy Grail in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The idea of finding that lost treasure is universal, whether finding the Holy Grail or finding the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow or finding Jesus. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 29 July 2026

This spiritual, metaphysical, and downright weird show is ostensibly about a nun’s quest to find and destroy the Holy Grail, which will result in the deactivation of the powerful, pervasive AI that gives the series its name. — Sara Netzley, Entertainment Weekly, 2 July 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

Rhymes for the Holy Grail

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