cure-alls

Definition of cure-allsnext
plural of cure-all
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
  • 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
  • If OpenAI is found liable, Gonzalez Rogers will hear arguments for the remedies phase, which is scheduled to begin on May 18.
    Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Governments are responding to the external shock with subsidies and other fiscal remedies.
    Juan Pablo Spinetto, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Take a look at my medicine cabinet, stuffed with $200+ elixirs, and decide for yourself.
    Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
  • 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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“Cure-alls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cure-alls. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.

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