as in things
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
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
Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grails
Noun
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Shannon tries to ram the trainers with elbows because, yeah, Shannon does those kinds of things.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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That means creative packing, while also keeping things as lightweight as possible to stay mobile.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Maintain a safe distance from water, wet items, and metal objects.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, across parts of Europe, reports of mysterious objects spotted in the skies in recent weeks – most recently over Denmark – have added to regional security concerns.—
Rebecca Rosman,
NPR,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Grails.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grails. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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