as in gold mine
an abundant source
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
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Recent Examples of treasure trove
Thrift stores can be treasure troves for stunning lamp shades and antique lamps.
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Shagun Khare,
Martha Stewart,
9 June 2026
If time allows for a mini roadtrip, cross the Golden Gate Bridge and head out to Point Reyes National Seashore, a treasure trove of rocky headlands, beaches, and waterfall hikes.
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Becky Duffett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 June 2026
For hikers willing to look beyond the famous Camino Francés or the Tour du Mont Blanc, Europe holds a treasure trove of trails that remain relatively unknown.
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Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
Conducting a study does not always unleash a treasure trove of valuable data.
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Frank Racioppi,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for treasure trove
Shagun Khare,
Martha Stewart,
9 June 2026
If time allows for a mini roadtrip, cross the Golden Gate Bridge and head out to Point Reyes National Seashore, a treasure trove of rocky headlands, beaches, and waterfall hikes.
—
Becky Duffett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 June 2026
For hikers willing to look beyond the famous Camino Francés or the Tour du Mont Blanc, Europe holds a treasure trove of trails that remain relatively unknown.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
Conducting a study does not always unleash a treasure trove of valuable data.
—
Frank Racioppi,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for treasure trove
Recent Examples of Synonyms for treasure trove
Noun
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Streptomyces are bacteria that live in soil and are known as gold mines for antibiotic molecule discovery.
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From a historic gold mine hitting the market to a former Boise State football star’s family’s wrongful death lawsuit, Idaho’s news cycle this week spans business, politics and tragedy.
Noun
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Human resource systems, learning platforms, credential repositories, and talent management tools generate continuous streams of data across the enterprise.
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Her eldest — the repository for her first memories of motherhood, who changed the shape of her days — is gone.
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The hustling spirit of the gold rush lives on today in the prospecting influencers who toil in the content mines of the Internet, hoping to hit the viral mother lode.
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Beyond mother lodes of oil or natural gas, ready cash can also be generated with diamond or gold mines, precious metals, and rare minerals.
Noun
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China’s Zijin Mining has introduced 290 battery-electric haul trucks at its Wulagen zinc mine in Xinjiang.
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Abandoned coal mines and slag piles – mountains of waste left over from steel, mining and coal operations – continue to contribute dissolved materials to southwestern Pennsylvania waters.
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“Treasure trove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treasure%20trove. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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