holy grails

noun

plural of holy grail
as in things

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  1. things
  2. purposes
  3. goals
  4. plans
  5. objectives
  6. ideas
  7. objects
  8. projects
Noun
  • In an alternate universe, one without the stakes and the frenzy bubbling in the distance, Skubal might have gone about things differently.
    — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • And to understand it, and to comprehend that kind of thing, is a good way to keep your mind open to learning new things and working new things into your sphere.
    — Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of things
Noun
  • One of the purposes of Ameri’kana is to gather with other people, meet new neighbors and participate in the arts with others.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
  • Our waiter, Juan, was – as all servers at Papi Steak are – quick to illuminate the kaleidoscopic dish with a pocket flashlight, apparently for documentary purposes.
    — Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Definition of purposes
Noun
  • The superstar forward failed to crack the net after scoring seven goals across four games in his debut World Cup appearance.
    — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026
  • Kansas City has now scored a league-leading 28 goals this year.
    — Christian Marshall, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
Definition of goals
Noun
  • The release, signed by Madeline Romious, board president, said that the board will begin a search for her successor immediately and that additional details will be shared as plans are finalized.
    — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
  • Zuckerberg acknowledged the potential to generate additional revenue by renting its computing infrastructure to other companies, and confirmed that Meta has plans to get into the cloud business, promising an update soon.
    — Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 30 July 2026
Definition of plans
Noun
  • The American Hiking Society’s hiking resources emphasize matching the route to your current fitness and building up to bigger objectives with shorter practice hikes.
    — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
  • These commitments provide a framework for government action, but their results remain uneven because environmental objectives frequently compete with demands for energy, housing, transportation, industry, and infrastructure.
    — Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026
Definition of objectives
Noun
  • As always, the fans came to Ballroom 20 ready to throw their own questions and ideas at the creative team.
    — Katie Campione, Deadline, 24 July 2026
  • In order to explore, to be open to new ideas and experiences—all core to eroticism, in Perel’s view—people have to feel stable enough to let their guard down.
    — Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026
Definition of ideas
Noun
  • Hard kills encompass nets, interceptors, bullets and other objects that physically take drones out of action in midair.
    — Zita Ballinger Fletcher, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • The design can grasp an impressive variety of objects that often challenge conventional robotic hands.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026
Definition of objects
Noun
  • The company has since expanded to North Carolina to do similar projects in the Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Piedmont Triad International Airport near Greensboro and Raleigh–Durham International Airport.
    — Alexa Newsom, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
  • The decision follows public backlash over the original winner, sparking debate over transparency, architectural judgment, and the role of public opinion in shaping major cultural projects.
    — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 24 July 2026
Definition of projects
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“Holy grails.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holy%20grails. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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