as in remedy
something that cures all ills or problems
a woman who seems to believe that chicken soup is a panacea for nearly everything
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Recent Examples of panacea
In neither case, experts said, does such a panacea exist.
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Mark Landler, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
While not a panacea, this could provide a buffer against a market rout.
—Clem Chambers, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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
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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Mark Landler, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
While not a panacea, this could provide a buffer against a market rout.
—Clem Chambers, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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
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
See All Example Sentences for panacea
Recent Examples of Synonyms for panacea
Noun
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If Zeigler could play a fifth season as a grad student, other players in his position could seek the same remedy, which would mean some incoming freshmen or incoming transfers lose their roster spots.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
12 June 2025
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However, experts pointed to potential remedies—some easy, others not—that could limit the exposure to workplace stress to the benefit of employees and employers.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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The more specialized cooperation in the development of moon-shot style cures, the quicker the arrival at the cure.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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But, as is invariably the case when government intervenes in markets and imposes price controls, the cure was worse than the disease.—
Adam Summers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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His early presidency pulsated with a sense that his charisma and unique background would in itself be a global elixir.—
Stephen Collinson,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
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The Brewer mixes the guardians’ yeast, wasp venom and fungi with honey as an elixir of collectivity.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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This nuance matters because self-employment is not a universal cure-all, and policies to support healthier work should be mindful of structural and demographic differences.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Influencers are also hailing hypochlorous acid as a cure-all for acne, eczema, rosacea, and razor bumps.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
6 June 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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“Panacea.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/panacea. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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