as in panacea
something that cures all ills or problems
raising a young person's self-esteem is not the cure-all that some people think
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Recent Examples of cure-all
This cure-all, of course, is beyond the powers of any government agency.
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Will Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 17 Oct. 2024
No products are cure-alls but experts agree that cleansing your scalp regularly and boosting scalp circulation are key to healthy, fuller hair—and shampoos targeted towards thinning hair, especially those with exfoliating ingredients, are essential.
—Sarah Madaus, Allure, 16 Oct. 2024
And of course, there’s the closest cure-all for acne, isotretinoin (once sold under the name Accutane), which has a 85% success rate but comes with side effects that—for some people, particularly women—can come at the cost of your mental health and physical well-being.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 14 Oct. 2024
Federal assistance is available through the USDA’s Farm Service Agency, particularly the Emergency Conservation Program, but this won’t be a cure-all for affected landowners.
—Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 10 Oct. 2024
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Will Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 17 Oct. 2024
No products are cure-alls but experts agree that cleansing your scalp regularly and boosting scalp circulation are key to healthy, fuller hair—and shampoos targeted towards thinning hair, especially those with exfoliating ingredients, are essential.
—Sarah Madaus, Allure, 16 Oct. 2024
And of course, there’s the closest cure-all for acne, isotretinoin (once sold under the name Accutane), which has a 85% success rate but comes with side effects that—for some people, particularly women—can come at the cost of your mental health and physical well-being.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 14 Oct. 2024
Federal assistance is available through the USDA’s Farm Service Agency, particularly the Emergency Conservation Program, but this won’t be a cure-all for affected landowners.
—Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 10 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cure-all
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Despite these clear advantages, e-invoicing is not a universal panacea for late payments.Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Yet for decades, companies like ExxonMobil have touted plastic recycling as a panacea for plastic pollution.Michael Shank, Baltimore Sun, 1 Nov. 2024
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The woman filed charges and plans to pursue civil remedy.Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 20 Dec. 2024
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Therefore, there is a growing interest in exploring other options and natural remedies to combat the common cold.Trang Tran, PharmD, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024
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While treatments can help with symptoms, there's no cure.Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 18 Dec. 2024
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Winemakers, scientists, and government officials searched for a cure to the blight.Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 15 Dec. 2024
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Outdoor socializing was an elixir after so many months of isolation.David Plazas, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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To make one serving, combine 1/3 cup of the turmeric-ginger elixir, 1/2 tablespoon of the chamomile honey, the juice of half a lemon, and either sparkling or coconut water for ultra hydration!Vogue, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2024
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Population trends today should raise serious questions about all the old nostrums that humans are somehow hard-wired to replace themselves to continue the species.Nicholas Eberstadt, Foreign Affairs, 10 Oct. 2024
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Expressed in what economists call the Phillips curve, this nostrum proved nearly useless in explaining the economy’s recent behavior.David J. Lynch, Washington Post, 28 Jan. 2024
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