GRAILS Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

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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Noun

When those things do start happening, the scares are every bit as effective as the buildup promises.

— Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
However, Heaika expects some things in return and isn’t happy to see Ejva fall for his cousin.

— Marta Balaga, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026

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Other astronomers have questioned whether the current definition goes far enough, particularly as researchers discover rogue planets, brown dwarfs and other unusual objects that blur the boundaries between planets, moons and stars.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Artwork, objects, and textures should reflect you, not a theme.

— Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 26 Aug. 2026

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