chalice

as in goblet
a special drinking vessel for holding wine

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Recent Examples of chalice Also an elite golfer, Pavelski had an opportunity to kiss a trophy on Sunday, when he was presented with a crystal chalice after a walk-off eagle gave him first place at the 2025 American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament. Carol Schram, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025 The balloting shown in the film is largely accurate, based on the process outlined by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops: Electors vote by secret ballot, walk up to a chalice — a large goblet — say a prayer and drop their ballots in the chalice. Loreben Tuquero, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 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 The names of the candidates are written down on ballots and placed in a chalice on the altar. Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for chalice
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Noun
  • There are several variations, including the front squat, goblet squat (holding a weight or kettle bell), back squat (holding a bar on the shoulders) and the split squat (stationary lunge).
    Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Ensconced in a historic palazzo in the city’s San Frediano neighborhood—long a haven for artisans—Moleria Locchi earned its reputation in the 1800s for painstakingly restoring glass and crystal treasures ranging from antique goblets to Murano candelabras.
    Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Top with remaining 1/2 cup apples and 1/2 cup nougat bars.
    Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2025
  • This Amazon version features the same suede leather construction, adjustable metal buckle straps, and non-slip outsole, along with a cork footbed with a deep heel cup for lightweight cushioning and arch support.
    Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 11 Sep. 2025

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“Chalice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chalice. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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