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Recent Examples of holy grail
Also featured in the auction is a holy grail Birkin in coveted matte white Himalaya Niloticus crocodile.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2026
There are revelations aplenty, shocks too, and dozens of motel breakfasts, all in search of the holy grail, which, in most cases, is represented by a full scholarship to a Division 1 college or university.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Niseko is a holy grail trip for every skier.
—Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 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
But the holy grail of the burgeoning industry – a general-purpose robot that can work in shops, offices and homes – needs a vast amount of data to learn how to safely and effectively replace humans.
—Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
The serum is formulated with a holy grail powerhouse that consists of a fortifying complex, firming complex, and Matrixyl 3000—all pivotal for minimizing signs of aging.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2026
Mandelic acid has already been my holy grail ingredient for clear skin, so I was thrilled to find it here.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 29 Mar. 2026
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2026
There are revelations aplenty, shocks too, and dozens of motel breakfasts, all in search of the holy grail, which, in most cases, is represented by a full scholarship to a Division 1 college or university.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Niseko is a holy grail trip for every skier.
—Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 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
But the holy grail of the burgeoning industry – a general-purpose robot that can work in shops, offices and homes – needs a vast amount of data to learn how to safely and effectively replace humans.
—Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
The serum is formulated with a holy grail powerhouse that consists of a fortifying complex, firming complex, and Matrixyl 3000—all pivotal for minimizing signs of aging.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2026
Mandelic acid has already been my holy grail ingredient for clear skin, so I was thrilled to find it here.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for holy grail
Noun
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At the time of Jaxon’s death, the county was nearing the end of an 18-month corrective action plan aimed at improving oversight and safety within the system.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
20 Apr. 2026
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This isn’t an argument against your plan, per se.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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Their videos — which show the everyday challenges of life in a wheelchair, often featuring Lawrence's dark humor — quickly took off, their comments and DMs flooded with messages from other wheelchair users or recovering addicts who found meaning in their story.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
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All guest rooms are outward facing meaning every passenger has views of the endless blue.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The satchel design is great for everyday use and looks great with a casual outfit like Kendall Jenner and Jennifer Garner’s jean looks.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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The show originated at a design museum in Saint-Étienne; Musée des Arts et Métiers has supplemented it with lemons from its permanent collection, such as the ten-hour decimal-time clock, used during the French Revolution.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The sources said that the objective of combining the companies would be to provide greater scale and partner with artists to create platforms.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
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The White House and the Pentagon have used Old Testament verses to frame political or military objectives as holy missions.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Evans also allegedly assaulted his then-girlfriend with a metal object, according to investigators.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Rather than offering an echoing, soulless ambiance, the interior designers—ArchFlorence—have cleverly managed to create a warm and welcoming environment, filled with art (from the owner’s formidable collection), oriental rugs, objects and curiosities, fabulous books.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Princess Elizabeth and her family toured the Sandringham Park grounds, which were being used for agricultural purposes to contribute to the war efforts, in August 1943.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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William West | Afp | Getty Images Shares in Japan's largest defense company Mitsubishi Heavy Industries climbed nearly 4% Monday after the country finalized an agreement with Australia for building three general purpose frigates.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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The Chargers’ Ladd McConkey put up a Pro-Bowl caliber campaign in ’24 as a first-year target (82 catches, 1,149 receiving yards, seven scores), while Rashod Bateman’s numbers as a rookie in ’22 were merely serviceable (46 grabs, 515 yards, one TD).—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Higher-income targets may see investment scams.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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The project helped McFedries and his team raise millions of dollars in venture-capital funding for their startup.—
T. M. Brown,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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The work is part of a larger MnDOT project to resurface I-35W and either repair or replace bridges along the freeway between Cliff Road and the I-35E/I-35W split.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
25 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Holy grail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holy%20grail. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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