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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While the technology has the potential to radically transform society, with some leaders viewing it as a cure-all that could boost productivity, bolster innovation, and even cure cancer, the very scale of that transformation has also made many Americans wary of its potential. Jake Angelo, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026 More fatty fish isn't necessarily a cure-all either, Grasso noted. Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 9 Mar. 2026 That said, caffeine isn’t a cure-all, but the upside is that most of the formulas below don’t rely on caffeine alone. Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 8 Mar. 2026 Now, the drug's reputation is continuing to grow in conservative political circles as a form of cure-all for various ailments. Brittney Melton, NPR, 6 Mar. 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 15 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

cure-all

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