as in magic bullet
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something that very quickly and easily solves a serious problem
—usually singular
There is no silver bullet that will solve all our economic problems.
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Recent Examples of silver bullet
Micro-influencers aren’t a silver bullet but a smart, strategic starting point.
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Tony Gonzalez, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Just do not get your expectations out of whack that current-era AI is a silver bullet in this matter.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Tariffs aren't a silver bullet, and supporting them hasn't always been easy.
—Faisal Kutty, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
This model is now often discussed as a silver bullet to circumvent Europe’s strategic paralysis.
—Sophia Besch, Foreign Affairs, 5 May 2025
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Tony Gonzalez, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Just do not get your expectations out of whack that current-era AI is a silver bullet in this matter.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Tariffs aren't a silver bullet, and supporting them hasn't always been easy.
—Faisal Kutty, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
This model is now often discussed as a silver bullet to circumvent Europe’s strategic paralysis.
—Sophia Besch, Foreign Affairs, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for silver bullet
magic bullet
Noun
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Instead of looking for a magic bullet, establish a plan that focuses on helping employees achieve ongoing, incremental improvements.—
Emmanuel Carrillo,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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That local knowledge, coupled with Shein’s supply chain agility, has been the magic bullet behind Musera’s growth.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
12 May 2025
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“Silver bullet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silver%20bullet. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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