plural panaceas
somewhat formal
: something that will make everything about a situation better
The law will improve the lives of local farmers, but it is no panacea.
An increase in tuition won't be a panacea [=cure-all] for the college's financial problems.
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“Panacea.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/panacea. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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