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Recent Examples of chalice
Among the artifacts were several vessels, with one skeleton found clutching a ceramic chalice that resembled the shape of the Holy Grail.
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Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 12 Oct. 2024
Having established the sales leads as the play’s golden chalice, Scene Two introduces the scam, a favorite Mamet motif.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
That heritage is doubtless a poisoned chalice because if the film had been a shot-for-shot remake of the original it would have been branded lazy and superfluous.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Many analysts now loudly wonder whether Khamenei, too, will drink his chalice of poison.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 14 Jan. 2025
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Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 12 Oct. 2024
Having established the sales leads as the play’s golden chalice, Scene Two introduces the scam, a favorite Mamet motif.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
That heritage is doubtless a poisoned chalice because if the film had been a shot-for-shot remake of the original it would have been branded lazy and superfluous.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Many analysts now loudly wonder whether Khamenei, too, will drink his chalice of poison.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chalice
Noun
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One interesting depiction of the Last Supper was found above a German coat of arms, which depicted a goblet, a platter, and a round piece of bread with a hole in it, similar to a Jerusalem bagel.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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For those who enjoy libations from goblets or glasses, the rowdy evening that ensues should sound familiar.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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For a full palette of watercolors, combine 1 cup of baking soda with 3/4 cup white vinegar, 2 tablespoons corn syrup, and 1 cup cornstarch.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
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Despite all the moving parts on this chair — the cup holders are also retractable — reviewers say putting it together is easy.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Chalice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chalice. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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