elixir

noun

i-ˈlik-sər How to pronounce elixir (audio)
Definition of elixirnext
as in panacea
something that cures all ills or problems warned that casino gambling would not be an elixir for all of the region's economic woes

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Recent Examples of elixir The Alaria seaweed elixir brings its anti-aging properties into play, helping with skin elasticity, tightness, and firmness, while the passion fruit seed and coconut oils hydrate and lock in moisture. — Melony Forcier, InStyle, 2 July 2026 With one spritz of an elixir, Iris is able to explore her potent past and visit the magical possibilities of her future. — Gabrielle Bellot, Literary Hub, 30 June 2026 There’s the famous falls, the honeymoon hotels and a viticultural focus on ice wine—a syrupy elixir produced in frigid temperatures (how Canadian). — Kate Dingwall, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 Some blooms can be consumed or mixed into elixirs, bringing aesthetic charm, subtle flavor, and wellness benefits to your dishes and routine. — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for elixir
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elixir
  1. panacea
  2. cure
  3. remedy
  4. nostrum
  5. cure-all
Noun
  • Orbital data centers may be billed as a panacea for reducing stress on Earth’s resources, but any spaceward shift will not actually address the root of those problems—and will introduce new ones—Boley argues.
    — Arielle Frommer, Scientific American, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Additionally, missing middle and other reforms do not function as a panacea.
    — Stefan Chavez-Norgaard, The Conversation, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of panacea
Noun
  • Later school starts aren’t a cure for adolescent mental-health problems.
    — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 25 Aug. 2026
  • While treatments can be helpful, Cleveland Clinic notes that there is currently no cure for lipedema.
    — Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of cure
Noun
  • Give it a refresh using anything from a DIY baking soda remedy to fabric fresheners to just airing it out.
    — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Depending on the package, that mix can also include anti-nausea drugs, pain medication or heartburn remedies.
    — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of remedy
Noun
  • Anderson found the origins of present fads in the fervent nostrums of the past.
    — David Denby, New Yorker, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Because of the false but persistent and powerfully seductive nostrum that reducing the value of a country’s currency will stimulate its economy by making its exports cheaper and its imports more expensive.
    — Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Definition of nostrum
Noun
  • None of this is a cure-all; his fastball was hit hard in the majors, largely because of poor location and movement.
    — Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 31 July 2026
  • By Lu’s own admission, Ghost Font isn’t a cure-all to ongoing AI issues.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 16 July 2026
Definition of cure-all

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