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 gentle, foaming elixir feels soft on skin, rinsing away dirt and makeup while hydrating and coddling with flaxseed oil. — Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 17 Sep. 2026 Viral memes and videos are often good for only ephemeral dopamine hits, but leave the elixir to the humor and talent of the Gregory Brothers, a longtime musical quartet. — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 23 Aug. 2026 The oil is mixed with garlic and soy sauce that’s been reduced with scallions and brown sugar, forming a salty-sweet elixir that delivers lip-numbing but not face-melting heat. — Warren Rojas, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2026 This potent elixir is powered by L-ascorbic acid, vitamin E, and ferulic acid to protect against environmental stressors and combat fine lines, wrinkles, and discoloration. — Deanna Pai, Vogue, 7 Aug. 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
  • But Roy cautions against treating consumption as a panacea for control.
    — Victoria Malloy, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
  • While there’s no panacea for a longer life, researchers have found that certain foods are strongly associated with healthy aging and a reduced risk of chronic disease.
    — Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of panacea
Noun
  • Watch for cure ballot requests Pennock is also asking voters to be on the lookout for any emails, letters, or calls from their county elections offices if there is an issue with a vote-by-mail ballot, especially if there’s a signature mismatch.
    — Christie Zizo, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026
  • There is currently no cure for Lewy body dementia, which is terminal and progressive.
    — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of cure
Noun
  • Local officials have long been aware of anecdotal evidence that lead poisoning caused violence, but failed to seek remedies, Sopp said.
    — Yona Gavino, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Strategies may include dietary and behavioral changes, over-the-counter remedies, and prescription medications for nausea and vomiting.
    — Ricardo Correa, EverydayHealth.com, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of remedy
Noun
  • As is the assault on science, the undermining of research and the promotion of nutty nostrums by those at the highest levels of the federal government.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Anderson found the origins of present fads in the fervent nostrums of the past.
    — David Denby, New Yorker, 9 Mar. 2026
Definition of nostrum
Noun
  • When sleep problems need more than a snack A nighttime handful of pistachios is not a cure-all.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 25 Oct. 2026
  • There are accommodating doctors (the wonderful Brooks Ashmanskas), forever ready with the cure-all enemas upon which Argan insists, and a goofy doctor’s son (Hiram Delgado) who Argan wants for a son-in-law.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of cure-all

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