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
But, for those with a vision and a willingness to put in a little bit of elbow grease, a flea market can be a treasure trove of solid brass, bronze, and glass hardware.
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Heather Bien, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
The secondhand shops of Nakano Broadway are treasure troves of vintage kimono.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026
Small Vases and Vessels Flea markets are treasure troves for tiny vases and vessels.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026
The on-site boutique is a (pricey) treasure trove of gorgeous silk and yak wool shirts, scarves, and home goods woven by Norhla.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
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Heather Bien, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
The secondhand shops of Nakano Broadway are treasure troves of vintage kimono.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026
Small Vases and Vessels Flea markets are treasure troves for tiny vases and vessels.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026
The on-site boutique is a (pricey) treasure trove of gorgeous silk and yak wool shirts, scarves, and home goods woven by Norhla.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for treasure trove
Recent Examples of Synonyms for treasure trove
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Chinese companies have also invested billions into a copper and gold mine and a steel plant -- bringing China's share of foreign direct investment to Serbia to 32% in 2024, up from 2% more than a decade ago.—
Misha Savic,
Arkansas Online,
25 May 2026
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Thankfully, Amazon is a gold mine for fashionable warm-weather tops, and several are already on sale ahead of Memorial Day weekend.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
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Think of this as a connected map of people, projects, documents, code repositories, goals, and decisions.—
Steve McDowell,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2026
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The Cradle-to-Career Data System is a statewide repository of public education and workforce data.—
Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
27 May 2026
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The hustling spirit of the gold rush lives on today in the prospecting influencers who toil in the content mines of the Internet, hoping to hit the viral mother lode.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
4 May 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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Niobium, tantalum, tungsten, and uranium were also added to the list of minerals in the higher 10% tax bracket, according to a video posted on the mines ministry’s X account.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
1 June 2026
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Last month, the IRGC launched attacks into the Gulf and attempted to lay new underwater mines.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
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“Treasure trove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treasure%20trove. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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