silver bullet

noun

: something that acts as a magical weapon

especially : one that instantly solves a long-standing problem

Examples of silver bullet in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Many workers are on the hunt for a silver bullet for career success—but leaders like Griggs agree that old-fashioned elbow grease is the most effective way to get ahead. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026

Jehan acknowledges there's no silver bullet to prevent premature births. — Diaa Hadid, NPR, 2 Aug. 2026

Google is quick to point out that SynthID is not a silver bullet for digital providence. — ArsTechnica, 29 July 2026

But there is no silver bullet; adaptation and evolution take multiple forms. — Will Johnson, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1806, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for silver bullet

• pullet