chalice

as in goblet
a special drinking vessel for holding wine

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Recent Examples of chalice Each cardinal votes by secret ballot, says a prayer and then drops his ballot into a large chalice, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops website states. Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 8 May 2025 But damage is nothing new for the 131-year-old silver chalice that has been submerged in pools and the Atlantic Ocean and mishandled by players, coaches and staff for more than a century. Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 18 June 2025 Less than a week after an American was elected Pope for the first time, Milan and Bologna have the opportunity to hold the golden chalice known as the Coppa Italia after what feels like an eternity. James Horncastle, New York Times, 14 May 2025 The votes are counted and added to those already in the main chalice. John Bacon, USA Today, 8 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for chalice
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Noun
  • Only time, and perhaps a few more golden goblets, will tell.
    Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 31 July 2025
  • Shop the full assortment online at Anthropologie Home Halloween to bring home your favorite ghosts, goblets, and gothic touches before they're gone.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2025
Noun
  • Dogs are allowed at the pool area (not in the pool) and there is a spacious park outside the property for walking. $50 from every $100 pet fee is donated to a local rescue, and dogs can order pup cups and bark-cuterie boxes at the lobby cafe.
    Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
  • Pro tip: Imagine balancing a cup of coffee on your lower back to keep your trunk engaged, said Rosenthal.
    Sherri Gordon, Health, 4 Aug. 2025

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“Chalice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chalice. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.

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