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Recent Examples of holy grail
It’s been my holy grail for years.
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Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
Also featured in the auction is a holy grail Birkin in coveted matte white Himalaya Niloticus crocodile.
—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
Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
Also featured in the auction is a holy grail Birkin in coveted matte white Himalaya Niloticus crocodile.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for holy grail
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Back barring a surprise Marco Kasper Kasper’s second NHL season didn’t go according to plan, with his production dropping from 37 points as a rookie to 19 this season.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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That would mark the first withdrawal under this tool since February 2025, according to Bloomberg calculations based on the operation plan released late on Friday.—
Bloomberg,
Bloomberg,
27 Apr. 2026
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But for many, the occasion carried a deeper meaning, one centered on those who dreamed of connecting Los Angeles to Chicago by road generations before them.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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But for Hall, the meaning ran deeper, tied back to something far bigger than a stat sheet.—
Jackson Thompson OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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The site design also features restroom facilities, laundry machines, internet access and a secured perimeter with around-the-clock onsite security.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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David Gallos’s scenic design showcases a modest but welcoming home where Bertha’s biscuits bake in the oven, a box of dominoes lies tucked on a side table, and warm coffee heats on the stove.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
26 Apr. 2026
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The analyst's price objective of $100 implies a 39% rally ahead for shares of Block.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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According to the War Powers Resolution of 1973, the president must now seek congressional approval to continue military operations in the war on Iran, a war whose price tag stands at $25 billion with no clear objective or end in sight.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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Participants learned the locations of fifty objects; each was associated with a distinct noise.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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There could be as many as ~1017 icy, round objects in hydrostatic equilibrium in the Milky Way galaxy alone, most of which are likely not bound to a parent star at all.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
30 Apr. 2026
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Justice Brett Kavanaugh emphasized that a major purpose of the federal law is to provide uniformity.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Here, sheep can’t solve crimes until human incompetence forces them to step into the breach; though pushed for the purposes of fantasy, the limits of animal intelligence are a poignant factor in the tale.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
27 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 and its accompanying two-volume catalogue juxtaposed a wide array of African, Oceanic, and Native American artifacts with artworks from twentieth-century Europe and the US.—
Glenn Adamson,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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To find out Joe's latest project, visit him on Twitter.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
2 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Holy grail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holy%20grail. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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