HOLY GRAILS Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

holy grails

noun

plural of holy grail

as in things

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Noun

But thankfully, Lisa Hochstein’s lingerie party sets things back on course.

— Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026
Venus in your daily-life zone connects awkwardly with Uranus in your sign, increasing your appetite for novelty, movement, or a different way of doing things.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of things

Noun

FedNow and Bitcoin merchant payments operate through different systems and serve different purposes, so their transaction figures do not provide a basis for direct comparison.

— Karen Koehler, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Assessments Assessment reports like those produced by the US and the IPCC serve several purposes.

— Scott K. Johnson, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of purposes

Noun

The 36-year-old Doughty is the franchise leader among defensemen in numerous categories, including goals, assists, points and games played and was a key piece in their Stanley Cup victories in 2012 and 2014.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
Aerobic exercise, like walking or swimming, supports cardiovascular health and helps with weight loss goals.

— Kristen Gasnick, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of goals

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Meloni also announced plans to prohibit face-covering garments, specifically mentioning the burqas and niqabs worn by some women and girls, in schools.

— Elena Giuliano, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026
Meanwhile, over the weekend, the New York Times revealed previously unreported details about the center’s plans to remove and replace the artworks in its collection, including gifts from foreign countries.

— Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of plans

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Leaders should understand their current processes, identify the biggest sources of inefficiency, and establish measurable objectives before selecting a technology.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026
By ensuring all stakeholders are aligned and working toward common objectives, organizations can respond more quickly to change, deliver better outcomes and create a more agile and competitive business.

— Rick Elliott, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of objectives

Noun

Moreover, its ultra-low infrared emissivity suppresses thermal radiation, hiding objects from heat-seeking cameras.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2026
In this new role, Benabadji has said he is focused on guiding Ginori’s ongoing history, which will move beyond traditional tableware into interiors, decorative objects, hospitality and broader lifestyle categories.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of objects

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With its latest funding, Kanin plans to scale waste heat-to-power and other on-site generation projects across North American heavy industry, focusing on energy costs, reliability and emissions.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026
The White House privately reached out to some Democratic lawmakers to sway them on the procedural vote with promises like infrastructure projects, according to one lawmaker.

— Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2026

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