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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This spot corrector treats stubborn post-acne marks thanks to its potent elixir of kojic acid, niacinamide, and tranexamic acid.
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Sarah Han, Allure, 3 Oct. 2024
Medical Evacuation Insurance Saves the Day If prevention is the best medicine, emergency evacuation travel insurance is an elixir for those who may be exploring remote areas of the country.
—Erica Lamberg, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
As such, the potent health elixir likely has similar benefits.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 16 Sep. 2024
Carol's Daughter Goddess Strength 7 Oil $14 $11 AMAZON
This Carol’s Daughter elixir is a standout hair oil.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2024
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Sarah Han, Allure, 3 Oct. 2024
Medical Evacuation Insurance Saves the Day If prevention is the best medicine, emergency evacuation travel insurance is an elixir for those who may be exploring remote areas of the country.
—Erica Lamberg, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
As such, the potent health elixir likely has similar benefits.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 16 Sep. 2024
Carol's Daughter Goddess Strength 7 Oil $14 $11 AMAZON
This Carol’s Daughter elixir is a standout hair oil.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2024
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In politics as in much of life, panaceas don’t exist.Michael S. Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 6 Oct. 2024
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When the first draft of the human genome was unveiled, it was billed as a panacea, hiding within its code secrets that would help each and every one of us unlock a personalized health plan.Kristen V. Brown, The Atlantic, 27 Sep. 2024
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The movies include the story of a Saudi girl and her Sudanese driver who form a friendship, a look at a Bedouin family’s life in the middle of the desert, and the journey of a couple from rural Egypt who immigrate to New York in search of a cure for their infertility.Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
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Ultimately, midseason firings are more a symptom of a team’s deeper issues than a cure, with lasting progress requiring not just a new coach but a comprehensive reevaluation of strategy, personnel, and long-term planning.Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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For your natural remedies, pop into Wellness Rx, a charming pharmacy that specializes in both conventional and traditional medicine.Anna Haines, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Based in Secaucus, N.J., The Vitamin Shoppe sells nutritional solutions, including vitamins, minerals, specialty supplements, herbs, sports nutrition, homeopathic remedies, green living products, and natural beauty aids through proprietary brands and approximately 700 national brands.David Moin, WWD, 4 Nov. 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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However, technology alone is not a cure-all; it should be implemented thoughtfully, responsibly and incrementally in order to reach its maximum effectiveness and acceptance.Dave Wessinger, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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But alas, the serums aren’t a cure-all for hair loss.Jenny Berg, Allure, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Elixir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elixir. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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