silver bullet
noun
: something that acts as a magical weapon
especially
: one that instantly solves a long-standing problem
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While the Patriot systems are not a silver bullet in Ukraine’s war with Russia as coverage will be limited, having these systems in place ensures that civilians, and critical infrastructure such as power grids and defence factories are protected.
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Natasha Lindstaedt, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
No place is the silver bullet to surviving our climate future.
—Ryleigh Nucilli, Outside Online, 2 June 2025
There's no silver bullet, but one thing is clear: the AI genie isn't going back in the bottle, and the education system must adapt quickly or risk losing credibility.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2025
That’s not to say DLTs or RTGS are a silver bullet.
—Paul Marcantonio, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
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Natasha Lindstaedt, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
No place is the silver bullet to surviving our climate future.
—Ryleigh Nucilli, Outside Online, 2 June 2025
There's no silver bullet, but one thing is clear: the AI genie isn't going back in the bottle, and the education system must adapt quickly or risk losing credibility.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2025
That’s not to say DLTs or RTGS are a silver bullet.
—Paul Marcantonio, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for silver bullet
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“Silver bullet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/silver%20bullet. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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