grails

noun

plural of grail
as in things
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. — 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
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  2. objects
Noun
  • Born in 1888, Jim Casey spent his life, starting at the tender age of eleven, thinking about how to deliver things more efficiently.
    — Marc Levinson, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2026
  • New York — Brett Smiley was elected mayor of Providence in 2022 on a pledge to build more housing and get things done in Rhode Island’s capital city.
    — Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026
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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
Definition of objects

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“Grails.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grails. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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