the Holy Grail
noun
: the cup that is said to have been used by Jesus Christ and that was sought by knights during the Middle Ages
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Like its 1998 predecessor, Tracks II represents the Holy Grail for the Boss’ devoted following.
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David Chiu, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
His middle name is shared with the son and heir of Parzival, the knight of the Holy Grail in German Arthurian romance.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
Last frame, that honor belonged to Monty Python, though at the moment, only Monty Python and the Holy Grail: The Album of the Soundtrack of the Trailer of the Film of Monty Python and the Holy Grail – yes, that’s the full name – still lives on.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
The Banks businesses will share their thoughts on the arena study tomorrow at the Holy Grail Tavern & Grille at 11:30 am.
—Sydney Franklin, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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David Chiu, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
His middle name is shared with the son and heir of Parzival, the knight of the Holy Grail in German Arthurian romance.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
Last frame, that honor belonged to Monty Python, though at the moment, only Monty Python and the Holy Grail: The Album of the Soundtrack of the Trailer of the Film of Monty Python and the Holy Grail – yes, that’s the full name – still lives on.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
The Banks businesses will share their thoughts on the arena study tomorrow at the Holy Grail Tavern & Grille at 11:30 am.
—Sydney Franklin, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for the Holy Grail
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“The Holy Grail.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Holy%20Grail. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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