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Grail

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Ultimate Aspiration

Often conveys a lofty or ambitious goal, sometimes considered unattainable or requiring great effort.

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Winning the Nobel Prize is the grail for many scientists.
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Cultural Metaphor

Used metaphorically in various contexts, drawing on the legendary status to imply a revered quest.

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For a mountaineer, summiting Everest is the grail.
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Intense Dedication

'Pursuit of the grail’ suggests a passionate, sometimes lifelong commitment to a goal.

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Her grail was to become an Olympic champion.
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