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
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.
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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
Plus, unlike other breezy elixirs of its ilk, this one lasts throughout the day with no need to reapply.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
Baldwin then quoted disclosure of $325,000 from promoting supplements since the beginning of 2024, including nearly $135,000 for a longevity supplement, and $46,000 for wellness fees and elixirs, both of which can cost upward of $100 a month for somebody consuming them.
—Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 25 Feb. 2026
Alongside this boom is an explosion of interest in anti-aging elixirs, everything from supplements, serums, injections and medicines.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 19 Jan. 2026
Beverages, perfume, medicines, elixirs, and more, the glass containers ended up in the woods, only to be found many decades later by those curious about who had left them there.
—Helen I. Bennett, Hartford Courant, 5 Jan. 2026
Probiotic water elixirs and gut-friendly hydration mixes have exploded in popularity.
—Sara Braun, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Dec. 2025
Many of these elixirs taste…well, like they were plucked straight from the ground.
—April Benshosan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Dec. 2025
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
Plus, unlike other breezy elixirs of its ilk, this one lasts throughout the day with no need to reapply.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
Baldwin then quoted disclosure of $325,000 from promoting supplements since the beginning of 2024, including nearly $135,000 for a longevity supplement, and $46,000 for wellness fees and elixirs, both of which can cost upward of $100 a month for somebody consuming them.
—Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 25 Feb. 2026
Alongside this boom is an explosion of interest in anti-aging elixirs, everything from supplements, serums, injections and medicines.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 19 Jan. 2026
Beverages, perfume, medicines, elixirs, and more, the glass containers ended up in the woods, only to be found many decades later by those curious about who had left them there.
—Helen I. Bennett, Hartford Courant, 5 Jan. 2026
Probiotic water elixirs and gut-friendly hydration mixes have exploded in popularity.
—Sara Braun, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Dec. 2025
Many of these elixirs taste…well, like they were plucked straight from the ground.
—April Benshosan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elixirs
Noun
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Common topics of health misinformation include false claims about vaccines, promoting remedies that are not supported by science and undermining scientific understanding about the causes of different health issues.—
Deidre McPhillips,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026
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The case initially sought remedies that could have separated Ticketmaster from Live Nation.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 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 6 Apr. 2026.
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