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something that is sought after but that is very hard to get or achieve
The championship trophy was the grail they were seeking.
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Recent Examples of grail
From boutique-only editions to discontinued grails, the watches on offer reflect knowledge and intent.
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Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Even his detractors can agree on that, although the cinephiles who feverishly pursued this particular grail may not support this resolution.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
Brightness under the eyes came courtesy of Lancôme Multi-Tasking Concealer in Suede, topped with NARS Concealer in Walnut, while her skin was locked in place with her holy-grail NARS Light Reflecting Setting Spray.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 28 Aug. 2025
Considered by many as one of the scene’s ultimate grail, the original olive green Air Jordan 4 has fetched as high as $44,000 through a Sotheby’s auction.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Even his detractors can agree on that, although the cinephiles who feverishly pursued this particular grail may not support this resolution.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
Brightness under the eyes came courtesy of Lancôme Multi-Tasking Concealer in Suede, topped with NARS Concealer in Walnut, while her skin was locked in place with her holy-grail NARS Light Reflecting Setting Spray.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 28 Aug. 2025
Considered by many as one of the scene’s ultimate grail, the original olive green Air Jordan 4 has fetched as high as $44,000 through a Sotheby’s auction.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grail
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Displacing 80,000 tons, the Fujian is the closest thing afloat to the US Navy’s 97,000-ton Nimitz-class carriers, which make up 10 of the 11 carriers in the US fleet.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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But things just weren't right with her.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
26 Oct. 2025
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Sunderland have made an outstanding start, but there’s a reason staying up remains the club’s primary objective this season.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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And the objective in the moment of crisis is a simple one.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
31 Oct. 2025
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By adjusting their positions in real time, the drones can not only lift and transport the heavy object but also control its orientation, which is crucial for precise placement in complex environments.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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This classical Pilates exercise targets your lower back muscles and extensors, which help with lifting objects.—
Leoni Jesner,
Health,
1 Nov. 2025
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With their passage, Mamdani as mayor gets a boost towards his goal of building 200,000 more units of permanently affordable housing over the next 10 years.—
Kim Velsey,
Curbed,
5 Nov. 2025
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His goal over the next year is to replace 100% of the city’s buses with low-emission and zero-emission vehicles.—
Erin McMullen,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Nvidia did not disclose any financial investment, timeline, or training targets, and did not immediately respond to a CNBC request for comment.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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Advertisement As the world fails to meet its 2025 Paris Agreement target, climate leaders from across industries are working overtime to make up for the lack of global governmental action.—
Erin McMullen,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Seven decades later, these ideas are mainstream in both Israeli and US discourse.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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One idea that still looks elegant but adds a little something-something?—
Luz García,
Glamour,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Grail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grail. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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