Synonyms of panacea

panacea

noun

ˌpa-nə-ˈsē-ə 

as in remedy

something that cures all ills or problems

a woman who seems to believe that chicken soup is a panacea for nearly everything

Synonyms & Similar Words

• remedy
• cure
• elixir
• cure-all
• nostrum
• theriac
• catholicon
• magic bullet
• silver bullet
• miracle drug
• wonder drug
• corrective

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of panacea

However, Justice Gray’s majority opinion was nothing close to a panacea for American Sinophobia. — Claire Ke, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 July 2026

Manfred has framed the cap as a panacea for less competitive franchises and an antidote for the hegemony of the back-to-back champion Dodgers. — Andy McCullough, New York Times, 15 July 2026

Fish oil supplements and omega-3 fatty acids are often touted as a panacea for everything from heart health and brain function to immune systems and overall everyday well-being. — Drew Pittock, USA Today, 29 June 2026

More bureaucracy — in the form of the new stand-alone Department of Gun Violence Reduction — while well-intentioned, isn’t the panacea to what plagues our city, especially as whoever is appointed head of this new department will enjoy too much independence from the mayor. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026

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