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
Yes, but: Baby bonds are a tool, not a silver bullet.
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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
People often assume incorrectly that only the likes of 2FA by way of SMS text messages are open to interception and that using a code-generating authentication app is the silver bullet.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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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
People often assume incorrectly that only the likes of 2FA by way of SMS text messages are open to interception and that using a code-generating authentication app is the silver bullet.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for silver bullet
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“Silver bullet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silver%20bullet. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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