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Recent Examples of holy grail
That combination of power and portability in a thin-and-light laptop sounds like the holy grail of modern laptop technology.
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John Burek, PC Magazine, 3 June 2026
Plus, peruse her holy grail hair oil, go-to plumping cream, and ultimate secret to a summer glow.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 1 June 2026
For two years, real-time has been the holy grail of the AI video race.
—Vivian Toh, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Yadav recommends dewy formulas as the holy grail for mature skin.
—Jenny Berg, Glamour, 29 May 2026
This has also been a season where Newcastle have been forced to wrestle with themselves and perhaps this existential element was always inevitable at a club where winning something was the holy grail.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 25 May 2026
The holy grail of high school debate.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
But pooling sovereignty to accelerate Europe’s ability to defend itself remains the holy grail.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 3 May 2026
Some suites have Dyson hairdryers, the holy grail for anyone with long, thick hair, but unfortunately, there is no way to book a suite with one.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Apr. 2026
John Burek, PC Magazine, 3 June 2026
Plus, peruse her holy grail hair oil, go-to plumping cream, and ultimate secret to a summer glow.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 1 June 2026
For two years, real-time has been the holy grail of the AI video race.
—Vivian Toh, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Yadav recommends dewy formulas as the holy grail for mature skin.
—Jenny Berg, Glamour, 29 May 2026
This has also been a season where Newcastle have been forced to wrestle with themselves and perhaps this existential element was always inevitable at a club where winning something was the holy grail.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 25 May 2026
The holy grail of high school debate.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
But pooling sovereignty to accelerate Europe’s ability to defend itself remains the holy grail.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 3 May 2026
Some suites have Dyson hairdryers, the holy grail for anyone with long, thick hair, but unfortunately, there is no way to book a suite with one.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for holy grail
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The establishment of the fund comes less than two weeks after a district court judge ruled the Kennedy Center's board acted unlawfully in adding the president's name and in making plans for two years of closure and renovations.—
Emma Nicholson,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has assured visitors that the country has a proper security plan for the event, including specialized training for officials, planning and operational exercises, early warning systems and security measures around stadiums, airports, roads and hotels.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
Noun
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Supporting drama actor stands at 228, roughly level with last year’s 233 yet down from a record 436 in 2022 — meaning, a loss of more than 200 submissions in four years.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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But while objections to the idea of engineering immunity to disease have remained essentially the same over the last two centuries, their meaning has changed, transforming what was once arguable into the lies that drive our current peril.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Britain has consulted teachers, parents and young people on new restrictions, including a possible ban for under-16s, as well as curfews, app time limits and curbs on what the government has described as addictive design features.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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Textured walls and ceilings were also a flop with design pros in the kitchen.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
14 June 2026
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The Americans will face Australia in the second of three group-stage games next Friday in Seattle, where a draw will all but guarantee them a spot in the round of 32, something Pulisic said should be just the first objective for this team.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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According to Meehan, the objective is to simplify how retailers access and use information rather than requiring teams to navigate numerous disconnected systems.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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Stay away from tall, isolated trees or other tall objects.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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The government says Savannah Land Holdings removed Native American human remains and funerary objects without notification.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
11 June 2026
Noun
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While much attention since the fire has focused on rebuilding physical structures, Nemecek said preserving the ranch’s purpose is equally important.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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And yet, while the animals in these stories are sacrificed to selfish purpose and whim, the human characters are astonished and haunted by them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
Noun
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District officials believe the aging of existing farmers with no succession plans, less valuable soils in that area, and the current low prices for commodities make financial incentives more attractive and the target attainable.—
Allen Best,
Denver Post,
14 June 2026
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The ingredient lineup champions prickly pear cactus extract, which draws moisture into the skin and provides a rich source of vitamin K to support elasticity, while Persian silk tree extract targets signs of fatigue.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
13 June 2026
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The Willowgrove project proposes 1,250 units on a site north of Covell Boulevard and east of the Village Farms site.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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The German government acknowledged the companies’ inability to cooperate on the jet but, speaking at the Berlin Air Show this week, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz struck an optimistic tone, looking ahead to what the countries could still achieve with the rest of the FCAS project.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Holy grail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holy%20grail. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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