treasure chest

noun

: a large box that is filled with gold, silver, jewels, etc.
often used figuratively
The house is a treasure chest filled with artifacts from a bygone era.

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Sacramento State, which built up an NIL treasure chest in the hope of joining the new-look Pac-12, had its request to elevate to the FBS denied by the NCAA last spring. Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 Home to numerous waterfalls—some of which only appear in certain times of the year—the national park is a treasure chest of these beautiful sights. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026 Earrings, necklaces, and even a tiara went into the treasure chest of this society lady, who had been born in Brooklyn in a modest Irish Catholic family. Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 26 May 2026 One of the most emotional pieces is a treasure chest overflowing with jewelry. Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for treasure chest

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“Treasure chest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/treasure%20chest. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.

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