as in nostrums
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 panaceas
Even the most bullish technologists acknowledge that there are no panaceas and that models come with tradeoffs and limits.
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Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for panaceas
Noun
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Martin’s limited series — which begs for a second season — highlights why coercion and control are typically ineffective remedies for adolescent rebellion.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
25 Sep. 2025
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The court also made clear that the Civil Rights Department can pursue remedies for the entire affected group of workers, not just individuals.—
Cathie Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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While the market brims with neon nootropics and mushroom elixirs, Dekáf remains stubbornly grounded.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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There's something for every ghoul and goblin in this batch of potent potions and swirling elixirs.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Panaceas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/panaceas. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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