treasure trove
noun
1
: treasure that anyone finds
specifically
: gold or silver in the form of money, plate, or bullion which is found hidden and whose ownership is not known
2
: a valuable discovery, resource, or collection
Synonyms
Examples of treasure trove in a Sentence
Divers found a treasure trove of gold and silver in the wreckage of a ship that sank hundreds of years ago.
the ancient city, having been almost perfectly preserved under volcanic ash for nearly 2,000 years, is proving to be a treasure trove of archaeological information
Recent Examples on the Web
Not all video game adaptations are built equally, and while The Super Mario Bros. Movie can be a treasure trove of references to the video game series' long history and loose storytelling, sometimes, as the Fallout games showcase, a more precise tool is needed for a specific job.
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Richard Newby, TIME, 12 Apr. 2024
Get the recipe: Cauliflower Enchiladas The book is a treasure trove of 400 home-cook-friendly recipes.
—Joe Yonan, Washington Post, 7 Apr. 2024
Trader Joe’s is a treasure trove of snacks ready to pack for any al fresco escapade.
—Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 5 Apr. 2024
These forests also are treasure troves of biodiversity.
—Fox News, 4 Apr. 2024
However, there's a treasure trove of fabulous bridal lines tucked away in more budget-friendly stores waiting to be discovered.
—Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2024
His Soho flagship, opened in 2022, is a love letter to Indian excellence, an opulent treasure trove of clothing and accessories.
—Bettina Zilkha, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
In the clip, Haley found a treasure trove of eggs beneath a couch, and, at Kotb's encouragement, split the loot with her sister, giving her two eggs to open.
—Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
Explore Bologna’s Historic Sites Photo: Getty Images As the capital of Emilia-Romagna, Bologna is a treasure trove of historic and cultural sites, not to mention the world’s oldest university.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2024
Richard Newby, TIME, 12 Apr. 2024
Get the recipe: Cauliflower Enchiladas The book is a treasure trove of 400 home-cook-friendly recipes.
—Joe Yonan, Washington Post, 7 Apr. 2024
Trader Joe’s is a treasure trove of snacks ready to pack for any al fresco escapade.
—Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 5 Apr. 2024
These forests also are treasure troves of biodiversity.
—Fox News, 4 Apr. 2024
However, there's a treasure trove of fabulous bridal lines tucked away in more budget-friendly stores waiting to be discovered.
—Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2024
His Soho flagship, opened in 2022, is a love letter to Indian excellence, an opulent treasure trove of clothing and accessories.
—Bettina Zilkha, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
In the clip, Haley found a treasure trove of eggs beneath a couch, and, at Kotb's encouragement, split the loot with her sister, giving her two eggs to open.
—Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
Explore Bologna’s Historic Sites Photo: Getty Images As the capital of Emilia-Romagna, Bologna is a treasure trove of historic and cultural sites, not to mention the world’s oldest university.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2024
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“Treasure trove.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/treasure%20trove. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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