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
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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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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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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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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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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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“Theriac.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theriac. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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