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 current menu at Jai consists of hot tea, sold by the glass or pot, along with the herbal elixirs — one invigorating, one calming and one berry.
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Lina Abascal, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2025
This traveling show blends smoke, elixirs, potions, bubbles, cauldrons, alcohol and mocktails for a unique drinking engagement.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 May 2025
In Todos Santos, Mexico, the boutique wellness hotel Desierto Azul features a full elixir program built into the bar menu.
—Rachel King, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Also laced with white musk and amber for a clean, second-skin appeal, the fragrance can be worn on its own or as the base for a layered elixir of your choosing.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 20 Apr. 2025
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Lina Abascal, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2025
This traveling show blends smoke, elixirs, potions, bubbles, cauldrons, alcohol and mocktails for a unique drinking engagement.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 May 2025
In Todos Santos, Mexico, the boutique wellness hotel Desierto Azul features a full elixir program built into the bar menu.
—Rachel King, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Also laced with white musk and amber for a clean, second-skin appeal, the fragrance can be worn on its own or as the base for a layered elixir of your choosing.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 20 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elixir
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But perhaps most important of all, these hybrid approaches will place AI value above AI hype by turning the focus to project outcome rather than treating any one technical approach as a panacea.—
Eric Siegel,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Neither of these steps is a panacea for transit’s challenges in a post-pandemic world.—
Matthew Yglesias,
Twin Cities,
14 May 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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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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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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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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“Elixir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elixir. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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