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elixir

noun

i-ˈlik-sər How to pronounce elixir (audio)
Definition of elixirnext
as in panacea
something that cures all ills or problems warned that casino gambling would not be an elixir for all of the region's economic woes

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Recent Examples of elixir This potent elixir is powered by L-ascorbic acid, vitamin E, and ferulic acid to protect against environmental stressors and combat fine lines, wrinkles, and discoloration. — Deanna Pai, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026 Health influencers and online clinics have been touting its benefits well beyond what current evidence suggests, promoting it as a miracle substance akin to an elixir of well-being. — Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 16 July 2026 The notion of testosterone as an all-purpose elixir for strength and vitality is not supported by the science. — Matthew Perrone, Fortune, 16 July 2026 The Alaria seaweed elixir brings its anti-aging properties into play, helping with skin elasticity, tightness, and firmness, while the passion fruit seed and coconut oils hydrate and lock in moisture. — Melony Forcier, InStyle, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for elixir
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elixir
  1. panacea
  2. cure
  3. remedy
  4. nostrum
  5. cure-all
Noun
  • Orbital data centers are no panacea to our terrestrial data center woes, either.
    — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Long Cheng of the Chinese Academy of Sciences also thinks raw data is no panacea.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of panacea
Noun
  • The growing range of treatment options marks a shift from seeking a cure to focusing on avoiding the disease entirely.
    — Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The site near the Spanish border draws millions of pilgrims each year, especially sick and disabled believers hoping for a cure from the famed spring water in the Lourdes grotto where the visions purportedly occurred.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of cure
Noun
  • Being unable to sell may preserve ownership, which can affect the statutory remedy available.
    — Ethan Stone, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026
  • One possible remedy would be to make it so that glasses detect their location and automatically disable recording in sensitive areas like playgrounds and locker rooms.
    — Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of remedy
Noun
  • Anderson found the origins of present fads in the fervent nostrums of the past.
    — David Denby, New Yorker, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Because of the false but persistent and powerfully seductive nostrum that reducing the value of a country’s currency will stimulate its economy by making its exports cheaper and its imports more expensive.
    — Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Definition of nostrum
Noun
  • Very Well Health that the peppery green is helpful but should not be viewed as a cure-all.
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Compression boots are not a cure-all, but for people managing swelling, recovering from workouts or living with lymphedema, consistent use paired with appropriate pressure settings and a broader routine can make the investment worthwhile.
    — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of cure-all

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