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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
This night cream from SkinCeuticals has earned a holy grail reputation for its ability to restore the skin barrier, Aanand N. Geria, MD, FAAD, the founder of Geria Dermatology in New Jersey, tells SELF.
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Sara Coughlin, SELF, 13 June 2025
Three vintage grails set records at Sotheby’s New York watch auction on Tuesday, proving that the timepieces of yore still have plenty of pull and the watch market is indeed alive and well.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 June 2025
Wednesday, June 18, * Volunteer Appreciation, Ham, sweet potatoes, green beans, whole grail roll, applesauce, milk.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2025
Getting a Michelin star has become a holy grail for many chefs, a Nobel prize of cuisine.
—Tulasi Srinivas, The Conversation, 3 June 2025
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Sara Coughlin, SELF, 13 June 2025
Three vintage grails set records at Sotheby’s New York watch auction on Tuesday, proving that the timepieces of yore still have plenty of pull and the watch market is indeed alive and well.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 June 2025
Wednesday, June 18, * Volunteer Appreciation, Ham, sweet potatoes, green beans, whole grail roll, applesauce, milk.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2025
Getting a Michelin star has become a holy grail for many chefs, a Nobel prize of cuisine.
—Tulasi Srinivas, The Conversation, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grail
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Meanwhile…things haven’t looked so good for Starbucks in China recently, and not just because its baristas can’t spell names in Chinese characters, either.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
2 July 2025
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The downside is that each method has a potential reaction from the AGI or ASI that could turn things ugly.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Another objective is to provide the city’s residents with cheap and healthy food.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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Scientific objectives include gaining an understanding of the Reiner Gamma swirl mini-magnetosphere region and its magnetic and plasma properties. TBD, 2025: Blue Origin New Glenn carrying Blue Moon Mark 1 (MK1), a single-launch, lunar cargo lander that remains on the surface.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2025
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Showcasing over 350 spectacular jewels and bejeweled objects, the vast and varied Victoria and Albert exhibit burnishes the Cartier brand and is attracting hordes, despite its steep ticket prices.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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The agency recommends against carrying any metal objects, including umbrellas.—
Kerry Breen
July 5,
CBS News,
5 July 2025
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After being shut out in the group stage opener, Man City's superstar Erling Haaland has caught fire, scoring a goal in each of their past two matches.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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In 2023, lawmakers said the goal of the measure was to increase transparency.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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As of July 1, 2025, the new target reductions in the carbon intensity of transportation fuels are 30 percent below 2010 levels by 2030 and 90 percent below by 2045.—
Wayne Winegarden,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Elevate Textiles announce the validation of its near-term and net-zero emissions targets by the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi).—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
1 July 2025
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Miloš had a wacky idea about Burt Reynolds for a while.—
Jordan Hoffman Updated,
EW.com,
10 July 2025
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Unemployment had altered her idea of what qualified as a life.—
Nora Lange,
New Yorker,
10 July 2025
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“Grail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grail. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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