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
While most of the discussion has been around the potential treasure troves of Greenland or Ukraine, Cornwall is believed to sit on the largest lithium deposits in Europe.
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Will Barker, TheWeek, 19 Feb. 2026
There’s no denying that outlets are certified treasure troves for sourcing steep discounts on designer clothes.
—Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 11 Feb. 2026
So, even with the sun's interference, 3I/ATLAS delivered a treasure trove of data.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 9 Feb. 2026
However, the belt section is also a treasure trove for designs made of shell, fabric, beads, or chain.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
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Will Barker, TheWeek, 19 Feb. 2026
There’s no denying that outlets are certified treasure troves for sourcing steep discounts on designer clothes.
—Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 11 Feb. 2026
So, even with the sun's interference, 3I/ATLAS delivered a treasure trove of data.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 9 Feb. 2026
However, the belt section is also a treasure trove for designs made of shell, fabric, beads, or chain.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for treasure trove
Recent Examples of Synonyms for treasure trove
Noun
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Through the window that day, Smith-Dean saw a potential gold mine for the community, where many who passed by on Spring Avenue saw only a dilapidated structure.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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From the athletes and events to records and costs, the Games are a gold mine for statistics.—
Rachel Gold,
CBS News,
5 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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Rio Tinto lost almost 2% after the multinational mining company suspended work at its Simandou iron-ore mine in Guinea following a fatality at the SimFer project late Sunday.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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What was once a gravel and sand mine is being reforested and turned into a sanctuary with quiet beaches and a pristine, spring water lake.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Treasure trove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treasure%20trove. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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