cure-all
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of cure-all
First recorded in 1785–95
Example Sentences
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A personal loan can be a powerful tool for consolidating high-interest debt, but it’s far from a cure-all.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 26, 2026
However, non-custodial sentences are not necessarily a cure-all.
From BBC ● Nov. 25, 2025
But they also aren’t a cure-all, even if they can serve an important purpose for getting through challenging times in life.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 11, 2025
The series’ writers go to admirable lengths to explain why a cure-all mushroom could be potentially hazardous to our world.
From Salon ● Apr. 4, 2025
Velma T. working on the cure-all for whatever ails you.
From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool
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