as in remedies
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 elixirs
If confidence, dogmatic beliefs, and undeniable talent were elixirs of life, Frank Lloyd Wright would be alive today, celebrating what would have been his 159th birthday.
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Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 8 June 2026
By the sea, at the pools or on the rooftops, guests can enjoy fresh and inventive elixirs, along with new adults-only spaces.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Not for him the magic elixirs and fads of his biohacking brethren.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
From prebiotic sodas to kombucha and yogurt drinks, they are marketed as delicious elixirs that benefit gut health and wellness.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026
Take a look at my medicine cabinet, stuffed with $200+ elixirs, and decide for yourself.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
About a mile south, Yongkang Road is dotted with old-school shops like Gu Qing Ji Nam Pak Goods, which has sold pantry items like sauces, elixirs and cured meats following family recipes since 1925.
—Erin Vivid Riley, New York Times, 19 Mar. 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
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
Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 8 June 2026
By the sea, at the pools or on the rooftops, guests can enjoy fresh and inventive elixirs, along with new adults-only spaces.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Not for him the magic elixirs and fads of his biohacking brethren.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
From prebiotic sodas to kombucha and yogurt drinks, they are marketed as delicious elixirs that benefit gut health and wellness.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026
Take a look at my medicine cabinet, stuffed with $200+ elixirs, and decide for yourself.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
About a mile south, Yongkang Road is dotted with old-school shops like Gu Qing Ji Nam Pak Goods, which has sold pantry items like sauces, elixirs and cured meats following family recipes since 1925.
—Erin Vivid Riley, New York Times, 19 Mar. 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elixirs
Noun
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In a statement, Miami-Dade Department of Transportation and Public Works said that the County Attorney’s Office is actively pursuing all available legal and financial remedies to recover damages from Phoenix.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
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The green light doesn’t appear to require any divestitures, behavioral remedies or concessions.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2026
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
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“Elixirs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elixirs. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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