HOLY GRAIL Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

holy grail

noun

Definition of holy grail

as in plan

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Recent Examples of holy grail Why are these ballots kind of the holy grail about the 2020 election, ma’am? — Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026 Below, shop our eight Quince must-haves, including holy grail designs in breezy linen, washable silk, and Italian leather. — Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 6 July 2026 Best Linen Matching Sets Deals Versatile matching sets are the holy grail of travel outfits, designed to look pulled together with minimal effort or styling. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026 Storonsky is the founder of Revolut, a trading and banking business that has already reached that holy grail of consumer penetration—verbification. — Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 3 July 2026 Marco Pantani’s 1997 ascent of Alpe d’Huez (in 37 minutes and 35 seconds) is one of the sport’s holy grail climbing records. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 1 July 2026 For direct to consumer brands, physical retail has long been both the holy grail and the cautionary tale. — Esha Chhabra, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Beyond the holy grail Bigger Carry-On, several other popular Away pieces are currently discounted for Prime Day. — Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 June 2026 Single-payer would be a holy grail achievement for the political left, both in California and nationwide. — Dan Walters, Mercury News, 23 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for holy grail

Noun

And the private grading plan associated with the project, which provided engineering details for the development of private property, was completely voided, citing issues with code compliance.

— Zuri Primos July 27, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026
Barrow County Sheriff’s Office investigator Jason Smith read aloud from notebooks recovered after the shooting that outlined Colt’s plans in striking detail.

— Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 27 July 2026

Definition of plan

Noun

Having different risk scenarios is useful to understand what might happen, and AI in its widest meaning is good at assessing risks.

— Alison Coleman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
However, art has a funny way of multiplying meanings, often above and beyond what its creators intended, and the Headington Shark is a case in point.

— Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2026

Definition of meaning

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For more than four decades, Tully Luxury Travel has helped discerning travelers design journeys that extend well beyond the voyage itself.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 24 July 2026
Bryan’s team, taking inspiration from the design of the Atlanta Falcons’ wings and centering pleating into the designs, feels the most cohesive so far.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 July 2026

Definition of design

Noun

The problem is that, over the past decade of football, pressing has stopped being considered an add-on and become the primary objective for many sides.

— Michael Cox, New York Times, 22 July 2026
When the objectives change this fundamentally, the name should change, too.

— Antoine Villata, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of objective

Noun

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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The alleged purpose of the bill is to improve the retention of police and firefighters, but evidence shows there isn’t a retention crisis among these employees.

— Zachary Christensen, Oc Register, 24 July 2026
Selfie videos can be used for login purposes, to verify your age for accessing certain account features, and to create an AI avatar.

— Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 23 July 2026

Definition of purpose

Noun

The department has waived it, but lawyers for Presidio argued that because of the wording of the Act, Homeland Security was still required to consult with the Army Corps of Engineers before launching the project.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
Keeping a lid on project costs should make apartments more affordable, Suarez says, though the plan doesn’t restrict rent amounts.

— Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026

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