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Recent Examples of holy grail
The holy grail of high school debate.
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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
If your ideal holiday involves being pampered at a spa in between bouts of sun-tanning on the beach then this resort should be your holy grail.
—Ann Lee, TheWeek, 30 Apr. 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
It’s been my holy grail for years.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
Also featured in the auction is a holy grail Birkin in coveted matte white Himalaya Niloticus crocodile.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2026
Snag the Weleda Skin Food Ultra-Rich Cream and more of Paltrow’s holy grail skin care, below.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
The ratio of polyester to spandex is perfect, and this tee—which offers UPF 40 sun protection—has the holy grail of flattering hemlines.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2026
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
If your ideal holiday involves being pampered at a spa in between bouts of sun-tanning on the beach then this resort should be your holy grail.
—Ann Lee, TheWeek, 30 Apr. 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
It’s been my holy grail for years.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
Also featured in the auction is a holy grail Birkin in coveted matte white Himalaya Niloticus crocodile.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2026
Snag the Weleda Skin Food Ultra-Rich Cream and more of Paltrow’s holy grail skin care, below.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
The ratio of polyester to spandex is perfect, and this tee—which offers UPF 40 sun protection—has the holy grail of flattering hemlines.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for holy grail
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The Venezuelan government requested information about the incident and the action plan for mitigating and containing the spill, and demanded reparation measures in accordance with international environmental law, the statement added.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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While this puts a literal damper on vacation plans, locals celebrate this time of year, as it is needed for keeping the lush foliage and crops at their best.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
Noun
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NeeDohs are squishy toys that come in an array of sizes and colors, giving a whole new meaning to the classic stress balls people have used for decades.—
Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2026
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What begins as a simple mission becomes a darkly comic exploration of displacement, memory, and the meaning of home.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
Noun
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The quarter-length flutter sleeves add a dressy element to the design without going overboard, so this one can definitely be reworn, too.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
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Floor-to-ceiling curtains have a timeless design that adds a sense of elegance to any room.—
Macie Stump,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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The primary objectives to reach that goal include the total removal of Hamas militants from the region, the decommissioning of weapons, and de-radicalization of the Palestinian population.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
8 May 2026
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The company works to achieve one objective, which is customer satisfaction.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
Noun
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The game’s objective is to group words or objects into four groups of four based on commonalities within each group as quickly as possible.—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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The footage, which has been circulated widely on social media, shows the object narrowly missing the animal as onlookers react with alarm.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
Noun
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For all intents and purposes, the bulk of the offseason acquisition for the Dallas Cowboys is wrapped up.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 May 2026
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The board’s ouster comes amid a purge of independent scientific and research groups whose purpose is to advise the federal government’s science and health policies.—
Dan Vergano,
Scientific American,
11 May 2026
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Impressed by the results, Siebert Williams Shank analyst Gabriele Sorbara reiterated a buy rating on Diamondback Energy stock with a price target of $224.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
10 May 2026
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Neither was being outshot 31 to 5 (14 to 1, on target).—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
10 May 2026
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Prosecutors allege Price failed to disclose payments received by a company owned by his wife from developers and public agencies with matters pending before the City Council, and failed to recuse himself from votes involving those projects.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
9 May 2026
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In selecting Norwich, a city centrally located in the eastern part of the state, the team has found a home stadium that looks much different than the large-scale plans Swanston had for a $1 billion waterfront stadium and mixed-use development project in Bridgeport.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Holy grail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holy%20grail. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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