Thesaurus results for ELIXIR

elixir

noun

i-ˈlik-sər

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 After a long flight, this is the place to catch a break by the fireplace with an herbal elixir and a good rubdown or a dip in one of the whirlpools. —

Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 Wally, a doctor, wants to experiment with Mother and use her golden blood to help humanity, arguing that the youthful elixir surely contains a multitude of medical cures. —

Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026 Blending apple cider vinegar and turmeric into a shot or elixir has gained popularity among wellness enthusiasts as a natural remedy for a wide variety of health concerns. —

Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 17 May 2026 The elixir, which contains popular beauty care ingredients including squalane, moringa, prickly pear, and antioxidant-rich plant extracts, aims to protect the skin's barrier, keep the skin hydrated, and improve overall health. —

Jordan French, USA Today, 1 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for elixir

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And environmentalists like Patrick McDonough warn that building more desal plants up and down the California coast isn't the panacea for the Colorado River crisis.

— Kirk Siegler, NPR, 3 June 2026
Cons to Using Orange Peels While often touted as a panacea around the garden, orange peels have some downsides.

— Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 31 May 2026