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Recent Examples of holy grail
This has also been a season where Newcastle have been forced to wrestle with themselves and perhaps this existential element was always inevitable at a club where winning something was the holy grail.
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George Caulkin, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Financial data is the holy grail of behavioral targeting.
—Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The holy grail of high school debate.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
But pooling sovereignty to accelerate Europe’s ability to defend itself remains the holy grail.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 3 May 2026
If your ideal holiday involves being pampered at a spa in between bouts of sun-tanning on the beach then this resort should be your holy grail.
—Ann Lee, TheWeek, 30 Apr. 2026
Some suites have Dyson hairdryers, the holy grail for anyone with long, thick hair, but unfortunately, there is no way to book a suite with one.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Apr. 2026
It’s been my holy grail for years.
—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
George Caulkin, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Financial data is the holy grail of behavioral targeting.
—Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The holy grail of high school debate.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
But pooling sovereignty to accelerate Europe’s ability to defend itself remains the holy grail.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 3 May 2026
If your ideal holiday involves being pampered at a spa in between bouts of sun-tanning on the beach then this resort should be your holy grail.
—Ann Lee, TheWeek, 30 Apr. 2026
Some suites have Dyson hairdryers, the holy grail for anyone with long, thick hair, but unfortunately, there is no way to book a suite with one.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Apr. 2026
It’s been my holy grail for years.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for holy grail
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Drone plans developed by NASA suggest the space agency is particularly interested in Arsia Mons, a shield volcano in Mars' Tharsis region, which includes the largest volcanoes in the solar system, such as Olympus Mons — almost three times as high as Mount Everest.—
Tom Brown,
Space.com,
25 May 2026
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The administration is working with Tehran on crafting a memorandum of understanding outlining the principles of the peace plan.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
25 May 2026
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Social engagement, community involvement, and faith in the structures that organize daily life are among the study’s core predictors of whether an older adult feels their life has meaning—and all of them depend, at least in part, on trust.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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The Celebrate Freedom Festival on June 6 includes a red foods cookoff, continuing the long-standing Juneteenth tradition of red drinks and dishes that carry memory and meaning.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
14 May 2026
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This Vionic version feels polished enough for the office or dinner reservations, but still practical for airport days thanks to the easy slip-on design and stretchy strap.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2026
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Today, the Park Hyatt continues to blend Khmer craftsmanship and Art Deco decor in its public spaces, with modern-meets-minimalist guestroom design.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 May 2026
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The overall objective is to educate guests on how to have a sustainable and enjoyable eating plan that continues post-stay—there are optional cooking classes to help establish the ground rules.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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Our Starweave autonomous swarm software enables autonomous systems to operate as a coordinated workforce, completing mission objectives without constant human oversight.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
22 May 2026
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Three-dimensional ads that look like physical objects in the road?—
Andrew P. Collins,
The Drive,
14 May 2026
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Many of the looks on display come from a collection of around 1,500 fashion objects and historical costumes from two Swiss collectors, Martin Kamer and Wolfgang Ruf, that the KGM acquired in 2003; Kamer was a costume designer and Ruf ran a gallery trading historical textiles.—
Cathrin Schaer,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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For tax purposes, the Collin County Appraisal District valued the property at nearly $2 million.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
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For Morrison, that’s the purpose of having open-endedness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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Would a T-shirt with Hebrew letters make those students targets on campus?—
Debra Newman Kamin,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Upon receiving target coordinates, the RCH 155 can aim and fire up to nine rounds in rapid succession before speeding away in around 30 seconds, before enemy artillery has time to return fire.—
David Szondy
May 23,
New Atlas,
23 May 2026
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Large-scale developments, billion-dollar projects and tourism records may look impressive in headlines, but who is truly benefiting?—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Kardashian has pursued a legal career for years, while working on projects such as The Kardashians.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Holy grail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holy%20grail. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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