1
capitalized
: the cup or platter used according to medieval legend by Christ at the Last Supper and thereafter the object of knightly quests
2
: the object of an extended or difficult quest
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There are beloved products, and then there are holy grails.
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Kristine Solomon, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2024
The end game for transportation agencies is something of the holy grail of transit: to make travel time and convenience competitive with taking a car.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2024
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Kristine Solomon, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2024
The end game for transportation agencies is something of the holy grail of transit: to make travel time and convenience competitive with taking a car.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for grail
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“Grail.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grail. Accessed 30 May. 2024.
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