as in panacea
something that cures all ills or problems
a quack nostrum for cancer of all types
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Recent Examples of nostrum
Worthless nostrums such as hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin have been promoted as COVID treatments based on transparently bogus evidence.
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Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2023
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, 27 Sep. 2023
This is a guy who has promoted nostrums that science has shown to be utterly useless against COVID, such as the anti-parasitic ivermectin and the anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2023
Most central and eastern European countries had already succumbed to authoritarianism or different variations of fascism, and the Great Depression suggested that the activist solutions implemented by both extremes were better than the feeble nostrums liberalism could offer.
—Shlomo Avineri, Foreign Affairs, 1 Jan. 2012
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Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2023
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, 27 Sep. 2023
This is a guy who has promoted nostrums that science has shown to be utterly useless against COVID, such as the anti-parasitic ivermectin and the anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2023
Most central and eastern European countries had already succumbed to authoritarianism or different variations of fascism, and the Great Depression suggested that the activist solutions implemented by both extremes were better than the feeble nostrums liberalism could offer.
—Shlomo Avineri, Foreign Affairs, 1 Jan. 2012
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nostrum
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There is no panacea, but there are fundamental principles to follow.Richard Menger MD MPA, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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The set includes Brisket & Rib Rub, Steak Seasoning, Burger Spice, and poultry panacea, Rooster Rub.Perri Ormont Blumberg Fox News, Fox News, 21 Dec. 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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While treatments can help with symptoms, there's no cure.Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 18 Dec. 2024
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There is no cure or specific treatment for hand, foot, and mouth disease, so there is no way to prevent the disease's progression.Sarah Bradley, Health, 15 Dec. 2024
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L’Orvietan and its imitators had their roots in a more antique antidote called theriac.Elizabeth Heath, Discover Magazine, 15 Feb. 2023
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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
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Douglas Irwin, a trade historian at Dartmouth University, said Trump has tended to see tariffs as a cure-all for a variety of economic issues the U.S. is contending with.Rob Wile, NBC News, 28 Nov. 2024
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However, technology alone is not a cure-all; it should be implemented thoughtfully, responsibly and incrementally in order to reach its maximum effectiveness and acceptance.Dave Wessinger, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Nostrum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nostrum. Accessed 7 Jan. 2025.
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