grail
noun
ˈgrāl 
1
capitalized : the cup or platter used according to medieval legend by Christ at the Last Supper and thereafter the object of knightly quests
2
: the object of an extended or difficult quest
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The series represents Amazon’s quest for the holy grail of a prestigious yet populist streaming hit, working off pricey IP. 
Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2022 As the holy grail of contour sticks, makeup lovers can find a sure staple in Fenty Beauty's creamy contour stick. Jacqueline Saguin, Good Housekeeping, 17 Aug. 2022 Paulina Porizkova seems to have found the holy grail. Kayla Blanton, Peoplemag, 6 Aug. 2022 Eager to seize the grail was Richard Francis Burton, a British explorer, scholar, linguist, and adventurer. David Conrads, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 Aug. 2022 Basically, customer service is the holy grail that can set brands apart who are selling identical products. Jia Wertz, Forbes, 31 July 2022 The holy grail of basketball memorabilia just got its own exhibition. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 27 July 2022 Governments around the world are offering rich subsidies and incentives to producers of hydrogen energy, which many see as a holy grail. Fred Krupp, WSJ, 19 July 2022 The on-base-plus-slugging percentage, today’s offensive holy grail, tumbled to .555. San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2022 See More
Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2022 As the holy grail of contour sticks, makeup lovers can find a sure staple in Fenty Beauty's creamy contour stick. Jacqueline Saguin, Good Housekeeping, 17 Aug. 2022 Paulina Porizkova seems to have found the holy grail. Kayla Blanton, Peoplemag, 6 Aug. 2022 Eager to seize the grail was Richard Francis Burton, a British explorer, scholar, linguist, and adventurer. David Conrads, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 Aug. 2022 Basically, customer service is the holy grail that can set brands apart who are selling identical products. Jia Wertz, Forbes, 31 July 2022 The holy grail of basketball memorabilia just got its own exhibition. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 27 July 2022 Governments around the world are offering rich subsidies and incentives to producers of hydrogen energy, which many see as a holy grail. Fred Krupp, WSJ, 19 July 2022 The on-base-plus-slugging percentage, today’s offensive holy grail, tumbled to .555. San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English greal, graal, from Middle French, bowl, grail, from Medieval Latin gradalis
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
grail
noun
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. Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- thing
- objective
- object
- goal
- target
- dream
- meaning
- design
- idea
- purpose
- ideal
- holy grail
- project
- plan
- aspiration
- intent
- intention
- aim
- end
- point
- bourne
- ambition
- mark
- wish
- desire
- nirvana
- destination
- plot
- mind
- bourn
- scheme
- hope
- pretension
- terminus
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- way
- method
- means