pay dirts

noun

plural of pay dirt
as in treasure troves

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  1. treasure troves
  2. strikes
  3. discoveries
  4. finds
Noun
  • Thrift stores are treasure troves of unique, valuable items that can elevate your home and personal style.
    — Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 19 July 2026
  • Vintage shops and thrift stores can be treasure troves for all sorts of odds and ends to fill any space of the house—especially because vintage decor is having a major moment right now.
    — Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2026
Definition of treasure troves
Noun
  • Up until that point, Whisenhunt had thrown 27 of his 46 pitches for strikes, with a four-seam fastball touching 95 mph and a sinker in the 93-94 mph range.
    — Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Critics of the strikes have questioned the overall legality as well as their effectiveness.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of strikes
Noun
  • This column highlights some of Rick’s favorite places and travel insights over a lifetime of exploring Europe and sharing his discoveries.
    — Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 25 Aug. 2026
  • New data published in The BMJ from a recent six-year research period provided some harrowing discoveries.
    — Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of discoveries
Noun
  • Content creators use platforms like ShopMy, LTK, TikTok Shop, and Amazon to create links for their favorite finds.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Incorporating antique finds, greenery, and utilizing your home’s quirky features, like alcoves and nooks, are just a few of the ways your home is set apart from the rest on the block.
    — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of finds
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