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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 grails
Two more of his former grails will go under the gavel at Phillips New York this summer.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 May 2026
From boutique-only editions to discontinued grails, the watches on offer reflect knowledge and intent.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Donut Lab In-wheel hub motors are one of the perennial grails of the electric-vehicle industry.
—Glenn Zorpette, IEEE Spectrum, 9 Jan. 2025
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 May 2026
From boutique-only editions to discontinued grails, the watches on offer reflect knowledge and intent.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Donut Lab In-wheel hub motors are one of the perennial grails of the electric-vehicle industry.
—Glenn Zorpette, IEEE Spectrum, 9 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grails
Noun
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As the most discerning, up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel, Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse, offering both inspiration and vital intel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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Or, in this case, cutting things up with scissors and tossing them around.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
Noun
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As a first-time smart telescope user, I was initially overwhelmed by the sheer number of objects available in the Vaonis' Singularity app — galaxies, nebulas and star clusters all just a tap away.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
15 May 2026
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It’s traditionally been difficult to catch such speedy travelers, at least without a survey that can pick out very faint objects at a rapid pace.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
15 May 2026
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“Grails.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grails. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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