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Recent Examples of holy grail Also featured in the auction is a holy grail Birkin in coveted matte white Himalaya Niloticus crocodile. —
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2026 There are revelations aplenty, shocks too, and dozens of motel breakfasts, all in search of the holy grail, which, in most cases, is represented by a full scholarship to a Division 1 college or university. —Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026 Niseko is a holy grail trip for every skier. —Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Apr. 2026 Snag the Weleda Skin Food Ultra-Rich Cream and more of Paltrow’s holy grail skin care, below. —Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026 The ratio of polyester to spandex is perfect, and this tee—which offers UPF 40 sun protection—has the holy grail of flattering hemlines. —Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2026 But the holy grail of the burgeoning industry – a general-purpose robot that can work in shops, offices and homes – needs a vast amount of data to learn how to safely and effectively replace humans. —Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026 The serum is formulated with a holy grail powerhouse that consists of a fortifying complex, firming complex, and Matrixyl 3000—all pivotal for minimizing signs of aging. —Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2026 Mandelic acid has already been my holy grail ingredient for clear skin, so I was thrilled to find it here. —Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 29 Mar. 2026
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2026 There are revelations aplenty, shocks too, and dozens of motel breakfasts, all in search of the holy grail, which, in most cases, is represented by a full scholarship to a Division 1 college or university. —Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026 Niseko is a holy grail trip for every skier. —Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Apr. 2026 Snag the Weleda Skin Food Ultra-Rich Cream and more of Paltrow’s holy grail skin care, below. —Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026 The ratio of polyester to spandex is perfect, and this tee—which offers UPF 40 sun protection—has the holy grail of flattering hemlines. —Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2026 But the holy grail of the burgeoning industry – a general-purpose robot that can work in shops, offices and homes – needs a vast amount of data to learn how to safely and effectively replace humans. —Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026 The serum is formulated with a holy grail powerhouse that consists of a fortifying complex, firming complex, and Matrixyl 3000—all pivotal for minimizing signs of aging. —Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2026 Mandelic acid has already been my holy grail ingredient for clear skin, so I was thrilled to find it here. —Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for holy grail
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At the time of Jaxon’s death, the county was nearing the end of an 18-month corrective action plan aimed at improving oversight and safety within the system.— Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 20 Apr. 2026
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This isn’t an argument against your plan, per se.— R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
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The roar of applause from a grieving mother, not to mention a hug and handshake, has a deeper meaning.— Jermont Terry, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
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Rather, works of art are singular creations that convey meaning and embody cultural expressions.— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 16 Apr. 2026
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The satchel design is great for everyday use and looks great with a casual outfit like Kendall Jenner and Jennifer Garner’s jean looks.— Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
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The show originated at a design museum in Saint-Étienne; Musée des Arts et Métiers has supplemented it with lemons from its permanent collection, such as the ten-hour decimal-time clock, used during the French Revolution.— Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
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Under medium- and long-term objectives, the country intends to build its nuclear power industry by 2030, according to the State Council Information Office.— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026
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Mayor Brianne Zorn argued that keeping people in their homes was also a different objective than building more affordable units.— Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
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Art What to call objects that bespeak both the three-dimensionality of sculpture and the surface drama of painting?— Vince Aletti, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026
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This next stage will focus on areas of the sky that are more tricky to observe, as well as some celestial regions where more distant and fainter objects may yet lurk.— Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 16 Apr. 2026
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Princess Elizabeth and her family toured the Sandringham Park grounds, which were being used for agricultural purposes to contribute to the war efforts, in August 1943.— Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
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William West | Afp | Getty Images Shares in Japan's largest defense company Mitsubishi Heavy Industries climbed nearly 4% Monday after the country finalized an agreement with Australia for building three general purpose frigates.— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
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Ultimately, the scammers appear to use their initial contractor targets as unsuspecting mules for the malware payload.— Jessica Klein, PC Magazine, 11 Apr. 2026
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Iran's president, Masoud Pezeshkian, cited Israel's continued attacks on targets inside Lebanon as a primary source of tension as his country and the United States engaged in peace talks in Islamabad.— NBC News, NBC news, 11 Apr. 2026
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The road construction projects are paid for entirely by municipal funds, Barakzai said, noting that over the past 4 1/2 years, Kabul municipality had raised more than 28 billion afghanis (about $434 million).— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
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Portman also has two new projects incubating.— Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 18 Apr. 2026
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“Holy grail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/holy%20grail. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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