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
Grab a cocktail or sip on wellness elixirs (the Blue Lotus infusion gave me some lovely vivid dreams) from Anima Mundi Herbals crafted from the region’s plants to ease or energize your mind and body, depending on your mood.
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Calin Van Paris, Outside Online, 18 Apr. 2025
Though the idea of compost tea may conjure images of wacky backyard chemistry experiments or the brewing of complicated elixirs, the truth is much simpler.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2025
The supercharged elixir shields your face from environmental stressors and strengthens your skin barrier to handle future wear and tear.
—Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 3 Mar. 2025
Its eye embroidery referenced a symptom of the mysterious elixir Moore’s character takes in the film, which causes her pupils to multiply.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 9 Feb. 2025
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Calin Van Paris, Outside Online, 18 Apr. 2025
Though the idea of compost tea may conjure images of wacky backyard chemistry experiments or the brewing of complicated elixirs, the truth is much simpler.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2025
The supercharged elixir shields your face from environmental stressors and strengthens your skin barrier to handle future wear and tear.
—Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 3 Mar. 2025
Its eye embroidery referenced a symptom of the mysterious elixir Moore’s character takes in the film, which causes her pupils to multiply.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 9 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elixir
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For the avoidance of doubt, these are Spurs supporters, which just goes to show that remaining in the Premier League is not a panacea.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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An obvious suggestion is to improve diversity in the training data of AI models, but Gaeta says this isn’t a panacea and could lead to other ethical problems.—
Reece Rogers,
WIRED,
23 Mar. 2025
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There was no cure for diabetes, and most adolescents succumbed to the disease within a year of diagnosis.—
Discover Magazine,
Discover Magazine,
3 May 2025
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While there is no cure, treatment can greatly reduce the effects of ulcerative colitis.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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As part of the remedy, GM dealers will inspect and, if needed, repair or replace the engine.—
Tahar Rajab,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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During testimony in federal court in Washington, Pichai asserted that a package of antitrust remedies proposed by the government is too extreme and will undermine Google’s ability to compete in the market.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2025
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Kennedy has promoted almost useless nostrums against measles, such as Vitamin A, while describing vaccination as a personal choice.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2025
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Eight years later, Democrats have devolved into nostrums about appealing to the middle class, ditching academic language, and finding a uniting message.—
Alexander Nazaryan,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
21 Mar. 2025
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Recently, the chemical has gained popularity among wellness influencers on TikTok and biohackers as a brain health cure-all, mood and energy booster, and longevity promoter.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
12 May 2025
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The team doesn’t expect Lewis to be a cure-all for its offensive woes, but his mere presence does wonders simply by expanding the amount of dangerous hitters in the lineup.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
7 May 2025
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“Elixir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elixir. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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