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
To date, the Betts brothers have taken data from over 200 gold mines, tracking carbon emissions per ounce of gold produced, recycling statistics, percentage of local employment rates, percentage of profits going back into the community, and more.
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Jill Newman, Robb Report, 1 Feb. 2026
Is Mark Zuckerberg constructing a gold mine or a financial sinkhole?
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Cheerful accents, pops of color, and faux greenery make sunny days feel closer, and right now IKEA is a gold mine for home decor starting at just $5.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Jan. 2026
The island hosts a gold mine and another site above the Arctic circle that produces anorthosite, a mineral used to make fiberglass and paints.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 23 Jan. 2026
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Jill Newman, Robb Report, 1 Feb. 2026
Is Mark Zuckerberg constructing a gold mine or a financial sinkhole?
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Cheerful accents, pops of color, and faux greenery make sunny days feel closer, and right now IKEA is a gold mine for home decor starting at just $5.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Jan. 2026
The island hosts a gold mine and another site above the Arctic circle that produces anorthosite, a mineral used to make fiberglass and paints.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gold mine
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Amazon’s Overstock Outlet is a treasure trove for under-$10 home and fashion upgrades this weekend.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Feb. 2026
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The brand has expanded far beyond shapewear, and is a veritable treasure trove of elevated essentials, like easy slip dresses, stretchy-yet-stylish pants, and lightweight cardigans made for effortless layering.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
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Some of that information is required to be reported to the National Practitioner Data Bank, a central repository that healthcare organizations can access.—
Amber Gaudet
Updated February 20,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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These projects offer a potential solution to the long-standing debate over permanent geological repositories, shifting the paradigm from long-term burial to active, productive reuse.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Feb. 2026
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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.—
Stephen Kotkin,
Foreign Affairs,
16 Dec. 2025
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Happy Valentine’s Day card The vanity in the dressing room of the pop-up is the Easter egg mother lode, according to the Spotify reps, who encouraged us to look closely on it for clues.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
30 Sep. 2025
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The Jalisco cartel has been one of the most aggressive cartels in its attacks on the military — including on helicopters — and is a pioneer in launching explosives from drones and installing mines.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
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These mines powered America – helping to build railroads and cities.—
Cecilia Vega,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Gold mine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gold%20mine. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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