treasure trove

noun

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 Paul released a treasure trove of private diary entries and emails from Fauci to celebrity pals, friends, allied media figures, or his peers in epidemiology. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026 The annual list of new UNESCO World Heritage Sites is a treasure trove of fascinating destinations for travelers looking to immerse themselves in some of the most culturally rich places on Earth. — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026 Nestled in the heart of Madhya Pradesh, India, Mandu is a treasure trove of cultural richness and architectural splendor. — Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 27 July 2026 Thrift stores are treasure troves of unique, valuable items that can elevate your home and personal style. — Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 19 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for treasure trove
Recent Examples of Synonyms for treasure trove
  1. gold mine
  2. repository
  3. mother lode
  4. mine
Noun
  • Behind the story Ituri, in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, is a remote province of forests, green hills and gold mines where weak state institutions and decades of armed conflict have displaced nearly 900,000 people.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 21 July 2026
  • Thirty-three workers became trapped when a copper/gold mine collapsed in Chile’s Atacama Desert.
    — USA Today, USA Today, 21 July 2026
Definition of gold mine
Noun
  • And since the United States has no centralized waste repository, the still-radioactive waste will remain on site.
    — Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026
  • But Deep Isolation is betting the economics work out far cheaper than building massive repositories such as Yucca Mountain.
    — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of repository
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of mother lode
Noun
  • Iran has provided the group with weapons and technology for, among other things, sea mines, ballistic and cruise missiles, and unmanned aerial vehicles, according to a 2021 report from the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
    — Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Yukov had suffered leg injuries and lost an eye in a mine blast in 2022.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
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