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Recent Examples of chalice
The Islamic Republic's history offers precisely one precedent for a leader drinking from a chalice of poison against every instinct — and that leader was Khomeini, who commanded obedience the current occupant of the office can only envy.
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Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Mulvihill was the keeper of the trophy: the Van Nostrand Challenge Cup, a silver chalice with wintry sailing scenes in bas-relief.
—Ben McGrath, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026
To an extent Amorim was handed a chalice which has felt forever poisoned.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Some objects such as an Etruscan chalice predate the Christian era, while others are much newer, like tiger-feet slippers once owned by singer Freddie Mercury of the rock band Queen.
—Russ Wiles, AZCentral.com, 23 Aug. 2025
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Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Mulvihill was the keeper of the trophy: the Van Nostrand Challenge Cup, a silver chalice with wintry sailing scenes in bas-relief.
—Ben McGrath, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026
To an extent Amorim was handed a chalice which has felt forever poisoned.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Some objects such as an Etruscan chalice predate the Christian era, while others are much newer, like tiger-feet slippers once owned by singer Freddie Mercury of the rock band Queen.
—Russ Wiles, AZCentral.com, 23 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chalice
Noun
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Leave time to check out the Mardi Gras Museum inside the courthouse, which includes more than 800 pieces of Carnival flair, from costumes and goblets to throws and dresses.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2026
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Perfect for a summer table, this ribbed beauty offers an elevated option when desiring a traditional goblet style.—
Jenavieve Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Mix 1/4 cup of refined white sugar with one cup of hot water.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
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The event — to paint bowls, cups and plates to donate — was presented by a pair of high school students looking to give to the community.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
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“Chalice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chalice. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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