grail

noun

Definition of grailnext
as in thing
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 That combination of power and portability in a thin-and-light laptop sounds like the holy grail of modern laptop technology. — John Burek, PC Magazine, 3 June 2026 An aggregated community of the world’s true film lovers is an incredible grail. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 30 May 2026 Yadav recommends dewy formulas as the holy grail for mature skin. — Jenny Berg, Glamour, 29 May 2026 The resort is around 90 minutes from the Great Blue Hole, one of diving’s holy grails and a site made famous by Jacques Cousteau. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for grail
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  1. thing
  2. objective
  3. object
  4. goal
  5. target
  6. idea
Noun
  • Pascal, 51, kept things casual in a purple T-shirt and matching shorts while relaxing on the yacht.
    — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026
  • Rooms The Balfour’s 82 rooms and suites keep things simple and lighthearted.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
Definition of thing
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  • The larger objective is to combine pre-arrival planning and the on-property experience within one ecosystem.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • Program advances from concept to flight testing Operating the aircraft from multiple locations was another key objective, requiring crews to adapt to changing conditions similar to those expected in contested environments.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026
Definition of objective
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  • People, some who may have never seen drugs in their lives, thought the falling object was cocaine.
    — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 21 July 2026
  • The structure also supports the kind of smooth, repeatable opening and closing action that many EDC enthusiasts value, whether the knife is being used for a quick package opening or carried as a tactile mechanical object throughout the day.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 July 2026
Definition of object
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  • Even despite all this, the task force observes that defensive arrays might be insufficient to stop rogue drone operators from succeeding in their goals.
    — Zita Ballinger Fletcher, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • After a shot by midfielder Lo’eau LaBonta was spilt by goalkeeper Jordyn Bloomer, Hopkins finished the rebound in the fifth minute for the opening goal at CPKC Stadium.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026
Definition of goal
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  • The top quarterbacks in college football, especially in a play-action vertical offense, are typically sitting around 10 yards on average target depth.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 26 July 2026
  • Instead, the Warriors struck out on their main free-agency target.
    — Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of target
Noun
  • When families have a little more breathing room, and when businesses are free to invest in new equipment, new ideas, and new jobs, good things tend to happen.
    — Kent Strang, Boston Herald, 26 July 2026
  • They are built on years of investment in innovative science, collaboration among researchers and the willingness to fund bold ideas before success is certain.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026
Definition of idea

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“Grail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grail. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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