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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 grails
Today, the ’Lo Head community still exists, though now it’s largely concentrated around a small scene of collectors trading grails online.
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Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 1 Mar. 2026
From boutique-only editions to discontinued grails, the watches on offer reflect knowledge and intent.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Donut Lab In-wheel hub motors are one of the perennial grails of the electric-vehicle industry.
—Glenn Zorpette, IEEE Spectrum, 9 Jan. 2025
Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 1 Mar. 2026
From boutique-only editions to discontinued grails, the watches on offer reflect knowledge and intent.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Donut Lab In-wheel hub motors are one of the perennial grails of the electric-vehicle industry.
—Glenn Zorpette, IEEE Spectrum, 9 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grails
Noun
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Confirm timing, assign ownership, and keep things clear.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
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But things got wild when the robot started break dancing and bashing itself into a million robotic pieces.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Art What to call objects that bespeak both the three-dimensionality of sculpture and the surface drama of painting?—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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However, the researchers clarify that this principle applies only to objects with mass and to signals that carry energy or information.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Grails.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grails. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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