holy grails

plural of holy grail

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for holy grails
Noun
  • The challenge has always been to figure out how to personalize things without spending inordinate amounts of time and money mapping out every possible path a student might take.
    Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
  • As a business owner, higher profit margins, all other things being equal, are more valuable.
    Bill Stone, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Like judging a player only from goals.
    Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Elmo debuted in the third period when the Jackets scored three goals to pull away for a 6-2 win.
    Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • One way is by implementing OKRs (objectives and key results) to track progress and keep teams accountable.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
  • The right fit depends on the role and the objectives of the employer.
    Bob Helbig, Hartford Courant, 4 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Forge valuable connections and exchange investment ideas.
    John Melloy, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Like a showstopping necklace on a comparatively functional outfit, creative bathroom tile ideas have the power to elevate and transform one of the most utilitarian spaces in the house.
    Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Putin has demanded that Ukraine give up its aspirations to join NATO, and concede territory to Moscow as part of peace talks.
    Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
  • So whoever wins the election faces a challenging balancing act to deliver the aspirations of Greenlanders.
    Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Concerned about Russia’s intentions, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk wants to introduce large-scale military training for every man and double the size of Poland’s army to about 500,000 soldiers.
    Lorne Cook, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2025
  • The first quarter moon urges us to give extra TLC and slightly augment our new moon intentions, if necessary.
    Lisa Stardust, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Chelsea have been planning this season in case Strasbourg, who share owners with Chelsea, impacted the London club’s European ambitions.
    Paul Taylor, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
  • There is interest from Italy, specifically Milan, currently ninth in Serie A but harbouring ambitions to reinvent themselves as a title-chasing club.
    Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
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“Holy grails.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holy%20grails. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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