ARGOSY Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

argosy

noun

ˈär-gə-sē

Definition of argosy

as in repository

an abundant source a book that is an argosy of stories and legends about the golden age of Hollywood

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Noun

Artist Michelle Grabner will donate more than 2,000 artworks to the John Michael Kohler Arts Center (JMKAC) in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, making the institution the most comprehensive repository of her work.

— Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 3 Aug. 2026
The framework's own repository is blunt about its limits, describing its controls as defense-in-depth rather than true containment.

— Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of repository

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Iran has provided the group with weapons and technology for, among other things, sea mines, ballistic and cruise missiles, and unmanned aerial vehicles, according to a 2021 report from the Center for Strategic and International Studies.

— Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
Yukov had suffered leg injuries and lost an eye in a mine blast in 2022.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of mine

Noun

Behind the story Ituri, in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, is a remote province of forests, green hills and gold mines where weak state institutions and decades of armed conflict have displaced nearly 900,000 people.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 21 July 2026
Thirty-three workers became trapped when a copper/gold mine collapsed in Chile’s Atacama Desert.

— USA Today, USA Today, 21 July 2026

Definition of gold mine

Noun

Riverfront Antiques is home to a treasure trove of vintage items.

— Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
More than just a treasure trove of secondhand furniture and collectibles, Dunn’s is also home to Rosie’s Cafe—a charming neighborhood diner-style cafe beloved by locals and out-of-towners for simple sandwiches and vintage sodas.

— Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of treasure trove

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