GRAIL Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

grail

noun

as in thing

something that is sought after but that is very hard to get or achieve The championship trophy was the grail they were seeking.

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Recent Examples of grail Panini’s La Liga licence isn’t going anywhere, unlike the Premier League’s rights transfer to Topps, and this iconic design is a grail for any ultra modern collector. —

Andrew MacKie, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025 From boutique-only editions to discontinued grails, the watches on offer reflect knowledge and intent. —

Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025 Even his detractors can agree on that, although the cinephiles who feverishly pursued this particular grail may not support this resolution. —

Brian Welk, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025 Brightness under the eyes came courtesy of Lancôme Multi-Tasking Concealer in Suede, topped with NARS Concealer in Walnut, while her skin was locked in place with her holy-grail NARS Light Reflecting Setting Spray. —

Larry Stansbury, Essence, 28 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for grail

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Noun

Collins and athletic director Todd Stewart are determined for things to go much differently next season.

— Grace Raynor, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
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