chalices

Definition of chalicesnext
plural of chalice
as in goblets
a special drinking vessel for holding wine

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Recent Examples of chalices The Phoenix couple began collecting 21 years ago after visiting an antique-books store in Manhattan and, since then, have assembled about 7,000 items, including centuries-old chalices, vases, documents and other objects. Russ Wiles, AZCentral.com, 23 Aug. 2025
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Noun
  • 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
  • To round out the Mary Kay sensibility—beauty without eros—big earners received diamond bumblebee pins, golden goblets, and birthstone rings.
    Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • One study found that a few cups can lead to better health outcomes.
    Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
  • The catalog and in-store shopping experiences were so memorable that fans still congregate, online and in person, to tell stories of clocks and cups and catalog wishes.
    Domenica Bongiovanni, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026

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“Chalices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chalices. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.

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