cure-all

noun

ˈkyu̇r-ˌȯl How to pronounce cure-all (audio)
ˈkyər-
Synonyms of cure-allnext
: a remedy for all ills : panacea

Examples of cure-all in a Sentence

raising a young person's self-esteem is not the cure-all that some people think
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Although its effectiveness as a cure-all hasn’t been entirely confirmed by science, there are a few significant reasons to consider trying this bitter-tasting tea. Pubsubhub User, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026 Sharma also cautioned that vinegar washes aren’t a cure-all. Alma Avalle, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Feb. 2026 Education isn’t a cure-all; North Korea appears to have decent schools yet is impoverished and totalitarian. Nicholas D. Kristof, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026 The lack of evidence about ivermectin and cancer hasn’t stopped celebrities and online influencers from promoting the notion that the drug is a cure-all. Rachana Pradhan, STAT, 10 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cure-all

Word History

First Known Use

1801, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cure-all was in 1801

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“Cure-all.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cure-all. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.

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cure-all

noun
ˈkyu̇(ə)r-ˌȯl
: a remedy for everything wrong
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