as in treasure trove
an abundant source
the estate sale promises to be a gold mine for antique dealers
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Recent Examples of gold mine
The clearance sections at Pottery Barn, Crate & Barrel, and West Elm are gold mines for scoring high-quality kitchenware, furniture, bedding, and decor at deep discounts.
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Toni Sutton, People.com, 10 June 2025
In South Africa, 289 workers are trapped underground in the Kloof gold mine's number seven shaft, according to operator Sibanye-Stillwater.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
Once the private estate of a wealthy gold mine magnate, this 654-acre property now functions as a living time capsule of flowery opulence.
—David Hochman, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
That was a comic gold mine for us, as well as putting Carrie in a non-couple couple and then challenging even further the married couple of LTW and Herbert [played by Chris Jackson] by putting a handsome man across from her at work.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 29 May 2025
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Toni Sutton, People.com, 10 June 2025
In South Africa, 289 workers are trapped underground in the Kloof gold mine's number seven shaft, according to operator Sibanye-Stillwater.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
Once the private estate of a wealthy gold mine magnate, this 654-acre property now functions as a living time capsule of flowery opulence.
—David Hochman, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
That was a comic gold mine for us, as well as putting Carrie in a non-couple couple and then challenging even further the married couple of LTW and Herbert [played by Chris Jackson] by putting a handsome man across from her at work.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gold mine
Noun
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Songs crafted by artists who emerged in this era arrived like troubadours, bequeathing a treasure trove for troubled times.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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China's intent is to haul back to Earth a Mars treasure trove or rock and soil via its Tianwen-3 mission.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
29 June 2025
Noun
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Around half of global trade and almost 90 percent of global foreign exchange transactions are conducted in U.S. dollars, an extraordinary repository of value that affords Washington the luxury of deficit spending that would be outrageous anywhere else.—
KORI SCHAKE,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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Increasingly, stablecoins are viewed as a method of payment and not merely as a repository for digital cash.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Considering how much Italy is growing in terms of national branding, accessing the mother lode of tourism could be a great opportunity for foreign investors interested in Italy.—
Andrea Pietrini,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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There are nearly 1,600 types of beans alone in this mother lode called The Exchange, each with its own story of human connection.—
Margaret Roach,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2025
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Escaping its grip will require more than mine permits and short-term funding.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
29 June 2025
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For generations, Connecticut’s fields have supported families like mine, anchoring rural communities and shaping the character of our state.—
Nathaniel Trojanoski,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2025
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“Gold mine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gold%20mine. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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