as in panacea
something that cures all ills or problems
raising a young person's self-esteem is not the cure-all that some people think
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Recent Examples of cure-all
Now, the drug's reputation is continuing to grow in conservative political circles as a form of cure-all for various ailments.
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Brittney Melton, NPR, 6 Mar. 2026
The bottom line Gold at $5,166 an ounce is not cheap, and no single asset is a cure-all.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
Although its effectiveness as a cure-all hasn’t been entirely confirmed by science, there are a few significant reasons to consider trying this bitter-tasting tea.
—Pubsubhub User, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Sharma also cautioned that vinegar washes aren’t a cure-all.
—Alma Avalle, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Feb. 2026
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Brittney Melton, NPR, 6 Mar. 2026
The bottom line Gold at $5,166 an ounce is not cheap, and no single asset is a cure-all.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
Although its effectiveness as a cure-all hasn’t been entirely confirmed by science, there are a few significant reasons to consider trying this bitter-tasting tea.
—Pubsubhub User, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Sharma also cautioned that vinegar washes aren’t a cure-all.
—Alma Avalle, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cure-all
Noun
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To be sure, Ebony Alerts are not a panacea.—
Itay Ravid,
The Conversation,
13 Mar. 2026
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Cons to Using Orange Peels While often touted as a panacea around the garden, orange peels have some downsides.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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At the hillside Sense Spa, Mr Xong, a village healer and trance dancer, prepares Hmong remedies using rare forest herbs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Is your remedy to pick a faster tempo song to reduce fatigue and keep you awake?—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Their older brother, Carmani Boozer, was born with sickle cell anemia but through IVF his genetic matches were found in his twin brothers and was the eventual cure for his disease, ESPN reported.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Chuck Norris' tears cure cancer.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Here, days start with light breakfasts of Thai rice congee or egg white frittatas with spirulina, complemented by a small buffet of tropical fruit, pastries, juices, and health elixirs pressed from turmeric, ginger, and other gut-loving and anti-inflammatory mix-ins.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Previously, the model shared that no matter how many fragrant elixirs come and go from her collection, this floral-forward fragrance always finds a way back into her rotation.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
14 Mar. 2026
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Anderson found the origins of present fads in the fervent nostrums of the past.—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
9 Mar. 2026
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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
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“Cure-all.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cure-all. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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