miracle drug

noun

Definition of miracle drugnext
as in wonder drug

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Recent Examples of miracle drug Its reputation as a miracle drug for animal and human disease began with its discovery in the 1970s. — Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 2 Mar. 2026 The trail leads to powerful tech billionaire Byron Forst (Ashton Kutcher), creator of an injectable miracle drug called The Beauty. — Virgie Tovar, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026 But the science is clear that the miracle drug of our daily behaviors is already available to us. — Arianna Huffington, Time, 1 Oct. 2025 Antibiotics, the miracle drugs that revolutionized medicine in the 20th century, are rapidly losing their power. — Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for miracle drug
Recent Examples of Synonyms for miracle drug
  1. wonder drug
  2. drug
  3. medication
  4. remedy
  5. cure
  6. specific
Noun
  • The Second World War and the Cold War caused similar bursts in invention, creating nuclear power, radar, wonder drugs, computers, satellites, microchips, Moon landings, GPS, and much more.
    — David Szondy May 02, New Atlas, 2 May 2026
  • And every few years, a wonder drug comes along that seems to fit the definition.
    — Thomas Goetz, STAT, 8 Jan. 2026
Definition of wonder drug
Noun
  • If a clinic is compounding its own drugs, ask whether that’s done at the clinic or through a licensed, inspected compounding pharmacy.
    — Carrie Teegardin, AJC.com, 29 July 2026
  • The narrative then jumps forward to a time in the distant future in a segregated Britain, where Black people are condemned to a ghetto riddled with drugs and ruled by gangs.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 29 July 2026
Definition of drug
Noun
  • Anyone who’s on an anticoagulant, anything that thins your blood or prevents you from having a blood clot, should talk with a pharmacist or healthcare provider first to double-check which supplements interact with those types of medications.
    — Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 26 July 2026
  • Your age, genetics and even your hair color can play an important role in how your body responds to anesthesia during surgery and pain medications after.
    — Lindsey Bever, Washington Post, 26 July 2026
Definition of medication
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  • The immediate remedy is to add more technology, more governance layers, more specialized metrics and more rigorous oversight.
    — Susana Cabrera, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • The remedy is oral rehydration solution, which is a mixture of clean water, sugar and salts.
    — Katrine L. Wallace, The Conversation, 29 July 2026
Definition of remedy
Noun
  • While there is no cure for Parkinson’s, medications and sometimes surgery can treat its symptoms.
    — Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026
  • There is no cure, but treatment can minimize pain and preserve mobility.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 25 July 2026
Definition of cure
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  • Vignati did not provide specifics of what the restructuring would look like but said Opera Carolina is not alone facing financial challenges.
    — Catherine Muccigrosso July 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026
  • Renfrew offered more specifics on how the barn is set up for breeding and training, including foaling stalls and climate features that hint at year-round use.
    — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026
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“Miracle drug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/miracle%20drug. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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