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
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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
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Officials with the auditor general point to the lack of a central repository for such contracts and bills and a shortage of staff to conduct the audits.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 July 2025
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Recognizing the crucial role of images in branding, Joel and his team started creating a repository of visual delights tailored specifically for the supermarket industry, which became PreparedFoodPhotos.com.—
Molly Peck,
USA Today,
10 July 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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In addition to producing a large percentage of rare earths in its own mines, China holds a dominant position in the refining and processing of the minerals and manufacturing of the magnets from which they are made.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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For this year, the firm's analysts expect global copper mine output to rise by 2.5% year over year in 2025, supported by recovering production in Chile and the ongoing ramp-up at the Oyu Tolgoi mine in Mongolia.—
Victor Loh,Amala Balakrishner,
CNBC,
10 July 2025
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“Gold mine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gold%20mine. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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