miracle drug
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of miracle drug
First recorded in 1950–55
Example Sentences
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That’s because after DJ Khaled and Kenan Thompson extol the virtues of this miracle drug, a voiceover recounts a litany of potential side effects—vomiting, diarrhea, kidney problems, things of that nature.
From Slate • Feb. 8, 2026
Physical activity is the closest thing to a miracle drug: Even if you don’t lose an ounce of weight, it reduces the risk of dementia, cancer, heart disease and diabetes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025
From the outside, Ozempic seems to be a miracle drug.
From Salon • Dec. 25, 2024
Ashlee said despite being aware of the risks, it had been hailed as a "miracle drug" which changed lives, and it was her last resort.
From BBC • Sep. 20, 2024
No record of what she thought of physicians like the Shoun brothers, who were constantly coming and going, injecting her with what was said to be a new miracle drug: insulin.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
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