as in nostrum
something that cures all ills or problems
the wizard's attempts to concoct a theriac for the king came to naught
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Recent Examples of theriac
L’Orvietan and its imitators had their roots in a more antique antidote called theriac.
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Elizabeth Heath, Discover Magazine, 15 Feb. 2023
But with its long list of as many as 80 ingredients and high status, theriac was expensive and exclusive.
—Elizabeth Heath, Discover Magazine, 15 Feb. 2023
Zinc lozenges suddenly became the theriac to cure all ills; masks and hand-sanitizer, the ambergris and zedoary to ward off infection.
—Spencer Strub, The New York Review of Books, 25 Mar. 2020
Elizabeth Heath, Discover Magazine, 15 Feb. 2023
But with its long list of as many as 80 ingredients and high status, theriac was expensive and exclusive.
—Elizabeth Heath, Discover Magazine, 15 Feb. 2023
Zinc lozenges suddenly became the theriac to cure all ills; masks and hand-sanitizer, the ambergris and zedoary to ward off infection.
—Spencer Strub, The New York Review of Books, 25 Mar. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for theriac
Noun
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And Trump’s notable executive orders on affirmative action, DEI, gender ideology, and paper straws fit into the MAGA coalition paradigm of uprooting politically correct, net-zero nostrums that Biden and Harris embedded in government.—
Matthew Continetti,
National Review,
22 Feb. 2025
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That’s because the agency’s duty is to stand in the way of businesses desiring to push unsafe and ineffective nostrums at unwary consumers, and also in the way of a perverse idea that personal freedom includes the freedom to be gulled by charlatans.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Led by the acclaimed Miracle Broth formula, plus a host of botanical oils and extracts, this elixir sinks right into skin for a firmer, bouncier complexion.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2025
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The oil-free elixir also features antioxidant-rich wild yam root extract to provide anti-inflammatory benefits for those with sensitive and acne-prone skin, making this a versatile pick for all skin types.—
Devon Abelman,
Allure,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Lukens said Amica is considering many remedies, possibly including a lawsuit to stop the action.—
Rachel Uranga,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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Those searching for catharsis or an applicable remedy to their own heartaches and existential muddles will find only one definitive answer—that no person can ever fully know her own mind.—
Rachel Vorona Cote,
The Atlantic,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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During the Cold War, population control came to be seen as a kind of master key—a panacea for social and political ills.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
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Ultimately, the manifesto is a pivotal framework for industrial safety but not a panacea.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes,
12 Dec. 2024
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The most popular treatment involved isolated sanatoriums in high-altitude areas such as the Adirondacks and the Rocky Mountains, where the cold, dry air was believed to be a cure.—
Karen Dobos,
The Conversation,
6 Mar. 2025
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Unfortunately, there's no instant cure for ringworm.—
Christopher Bergland,
Verywell Health,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Theriac.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theriac. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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