silver bullet

noun

Synonyms of silver bullet next

: something that acts as a magical weapon

especially : one that instantly solves a long-standing problem

Examples of silver bullet in a Sentence

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No full moons, no silver bullets, no ancients curses and the like, just a title card at the beginning of the film stating that wolf man sightings have been a phenomenon since indigenious peoples ruled the Americas. —

Scott Phillips, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025 Yes, but: Baby bonds are a tool, not a silver bullet. —

Nadia Lopez, Axios, 12 Dec. 2024 And with so many obvious issues plaguing the team, there’s no silver bullet out there. —

Max Bultman, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024 Sports Ohio State’s ‘silver bullet’ defense eager to avenge loss to Oregon Dec. 28, 2024 If significant losses are fuel, then a loss to Oregon and another year without hoisting the national championship would leave Day’s tank overflowing. —

Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for silver bullet

Word History

First Known Use

1806, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of silver bullet was in 1806

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“Silver bullet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/silver%20bullet. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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