treasure trove

Definition of treasure trovenext
as in gold mine
an abundant source the ancient city, having been almost perfectly preserved under volcanic ash for nearly 2,000 years, is proving to be a treasure trove of archaeological information

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Recent Examples of treasure trove Mango is a treasure trove of expensive-looking basics, and this half-zip sweater is no exception. Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026 For more than 40 years, Hollywood has stored a treasure trove of film reels, props and costumes in a private underground storage facility operating in the mine. Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2026 The just-for-Prime members hub is a treasure trove of exclusive markdowns that other shoppers can’t access. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Feb. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for treasure trove
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Noun
  • The real gold mine would be if the government were to release the first-ever photo or video of a UAP obtained via satellite, said Harvard professor and astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
    Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Websites like Etsy, 1stDibs, and Chairish are a gold mine for great deals on new and old pieces.
    Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Many auto parts places will pour the contents into their giant waste-oil repositories, then give you back your bucket.
    Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 11 Mar. 2026
  • America’s strategic petroleum reserves, or SPR, is a prodigious repository of crude oil meant to offset global supply crises like the one unleashed by the Iran conflict.
    Dallas Morning News, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • Asbille's character reportedly died of cancer, which is believed to be connected to a toxic waste dump located near a mine on the Broken Rock Reservation.
    Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Mar. 2026
  • The development of the vehicles is part of a larger trend in which robotic vehicles are being used to tackle tasks that endanger humans, such as the autonomous electric coal-mining trucks released last year in Mongolia, and the mine-clearing robots made by Croatian firm, DOK-ING.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 Mar. 2026

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“Treasure trove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treasure%20trove. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.

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