as in panaceas
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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Noun
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Even the most bullish technologists acknowledge that there are no panaceas and that models come with tradeoffs and limits.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Only when all reasonable remedies have been exhausted should litigation be considered.—
Awilda Esteras,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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Harrison wrote that her office reserves the right to use other remedies at its disposal.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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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Plus, unlike other breezy elixirs of its ilk, this one lasts throughout the day with no need to reapply.—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Cure-alls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cure-alls. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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