grail

noun

Definition of grailnext
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 For most islanders—not to mention for most of us watching—the search for love is a false grail, belying a rabid, desperate host of social needs that actively undermine the pursuit. — Lillian Fishman, New Yorker, 27 June 2026 For a bona fide jewelry collector, these are easily a grail that will never be replicated. — Jill Newman, Robb Report, 18 June 2026 That combination of power and portability in a thin-and-light laptop sounds like the holy grail of modern laptop technology. — John Burek, PC Magazine, 3 June 2026 An aggregated community of the world’s true film lovers is an incredible grail. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 30 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for grail
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  1. thing
  2. objective
  3. object
  4. goal
  5. target
  6. idea
Noun
  • And of course there's the throttle, which makes the whole thing even easier up to a limited top speed of 17 mph (27 km/h).
    — Loz Blain October 26, New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2026
  • From a career-high 155 yards from Javonte Williams to the defense making just enough stops to allow the offense to do its thing, the Cowboys gained a little bit of their swagger back in the City of Brotherly Love.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of thing
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  • The objective was to verify safety aspects, logistical parameters related to handling and loading, as well as the system’s ability to manage pressure and blast effects during launch.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Skeptics will object that none of this changes Beijing’s ultimate objective.
    — Ningrong Liu, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of objective
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  • Throughout the building, a selection of artworks and unique objects is meant to reflect the house’s longstanding relationship with British creativity and the arts.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026
  • In one instance, a simple game of catch later evolved into variations that included multiple objects, timing rules, and even juggling.
    — Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 26 Oct. 2026
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  • Only 11% said leaving something for the kids is their top financial goal.
    — Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Securing public money for them raises issues over church-state separation but fulfills a longstanding goal for Christian conservatives, who lobbied for this funding.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of goal
Noun
  • President Emmanuel Macron has been the primary target of scorn following nationwide riots that overtook Paris and other cities, but the insurgent National Rally does not want to let mainstream conservatives off the hook.
    — Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Las Vegas’ Michael Mayer (six receptions, 32 yards) was a frequent target.
    — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of target
Noun
  • Our research and engineering remain world-class, but our record of getting ideas to market and improving how products are made has been less stellar.
    — Rick Lazio, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
  • It has also been designed as a neighborhood gathering space, with Apartment at 365, the physical space representing the Happier pillar of discovery, idea exchange, community, creativity and collaboration.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
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“Grail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grail. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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