Synonyms of cure-all

cure-all

noun

ˈkyu̇r-ˌȯl 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• panacea
• remedy
• cure
• elixir
• nostrum
• theriac
• catholicon
• magic bullet
• silver bullet
• corrective
• miracle drug
• wonder drug

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of cure-all

People often tout Epsom salt as a cure-all for all kinds of plant issues, including helping hibiscus bloom more. — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 7 Sep. 2026

Gradually, starting with that sleep study, the tiers of thought propping up Britton’s worldview—that Buddhism is a cure-all, and that meditation was always beneficial, and could never cause harm—would collapse. — Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026

None of this is a cure-all; his fastball was hit hard in the majors, largely because of poor location and movement. — Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 31 July 2026

By Lu’s own admission, Ghost Font isn’t a cure-all to ongoing AI issues. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 16 July 2026