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Recent Examples of holy grail
Now OpenAI and Stripe are upping the ante, folding shopping into the flow of an AI chat—a kind of holy grail for consumers who want to go from idea to purchase in seconds.
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Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2025
For years, creating AGI has been the holy grail of many leading AI researchers.
—Michael C. Horowitz, Foreign Affairs, 26 Sep. 2025
Devine’s Restaurant & Sports Bar is the holy grail for Duke faithful.
—Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Extras include gua sha (my holy grail), jade rollers, satin pillowcases, or even a label-maker for your product shelf.
—Essence, 18 Sep. 2025
And then obviously, my holy grail from SheaMoisture is the strengthening hair and scalp oil.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 18 Sep. 2025
While some brands like Reformation may seem out of range, my friends said the sale section is the holy grail for finding affordable, event-worthy dresses.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025
Target-date strategies the ‘holy grail’ Target-date strategies are likely the best way for 401(k)s to eventually bring the most participants into alternative assets, Bank of America suggests.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
The holy grail of European club football was achieved just four times from 1955-56 to 2007-08, but has since been claimed on seven occasions — an indication of how the elite teams have pulled further and further away from the rest of the continent.
—Will Jeanes, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2025
For years, creating AGI has been the holy grail of many leading AI researchers.
—Michael C. Horowitz, Foreign Affairs, 26 Sep. 2025
Devine’s Restaurant & Sports Bar is the holy grail for Duke faithful.
—Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Extras include gua sha (my holy grail), jade rollers, satin pillowcases, or even a label-maker for your product shelf.
—Essence, 18 Sep. 2025
And then obviously, my holy grail from SheaMoisture is the strengthening hair and scalp oil.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 18 Sep. 2025
While some brands like Reformation may seem out of range, my friends said the sale section is the holy grail for finding affordable, event-worthy dresses.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025
Target-date strategies the ‘holy grail’ Target-date strategies are likely the best way for 401(k)s to eventually bring the most participants into alternative assets, Bank of America suggests.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
The holy grail of European club football was achieved just four times from 1955-56 to 2007-08, but has since been claimed on seven occasions — an indication of how the elite teams have pulled further and further away from the rest of the continent.
—Will Jeanes, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for holy grail
Noun
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His plan is to pose as a Fish & Wildlife agent, there to question Catalina’s husband about poaching … and then what?—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
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Here's how Nike's quarterly performance fits into CEO Elliott Hill's broader turnaround plan.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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After releasing her latest album, Swift reflected on her admiration for Taylor and explained the meaning behind the song named after her.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Along those lines, some Division I athletes might gain recognition as employees within the meaning of the National Labor Relations Act and/or the Fair Labor Standards Act.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The innovative design allows for a loft space, an open-concept kitchen and dining area, plus a bathroom.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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By simultaneously handling the design and engineering, Pininfarina was able to accelerate the entire process.—
Stephen Treffinger,
Robb Report,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Scientists often pursue research that falls into this category without specific applications or commercial objectives in mind.—
Ryan Summers,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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By playing Washington and an extra lineman, the Steelers achieved their objective.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Security footage from the bar showed Wallen throw an object over the roof, according to his arrest affidavit.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Oct. 2025
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Keep a distance from water, wet articles, and metal objects.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Personality and purpose Upon entering the home, the first room one notices is Catherine's spacious office, which sits just to the left of the front door.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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While the Sixers theoretically have four centers, one is the brittle Joel Embiid, two are youngsters who haven’t clearly established themselves yet (Adem Bona and Johni Broome) and the other is a near-the-end Andre Drummond, who might also be traded for tax purposes.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Many of these hospitals and clinics became the target of protests or bomb threats.—
Jacob Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Jezero's altitude rules it out as a target, however.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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The 10 counts of assault with intent to murder Ricklefs is charged with are up to a lifelong felony sentence, according to the news release.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Raven is part of an artistic generation intent on reading the landscape as a text, rather than as a muted slate.—
Anne Reeve,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Holy grail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holy%20grail. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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