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
Earth's moon is a treasure trove of resources.
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Leonard David, Space.com, 29 Oct. 2025
There’s a treasure trove of inspiration hiding in your own house.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
From the Lock to the Earring Discs, the collection is a treasure trove and belongs on display at the Frick rather than in one’s jewelry box.
—Air Mail, 25 Oct. 2025
Even so, if a team needing an elite pass rusher offers Las Vegas a treasure trove of draft capital and a player, the front office may not be able to say no.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for treasure trove
Leonard David, Space.com, 29 Oct. 2025
There’s a treasure trove of inspiration hiding in your own house.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
From the Lock to the Earring Discs, the collection is a treasure trove and belongs on display at the Frick rather than in one’s jewelry box.
—Air Mail, 25 Oct. 2025
Even so, if a team needing an elite pass rusher offers Las Vegas a treasure trove of draft capital and a player, the front office may not be able to say no.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for treasure trove
Recent Examples of Synonyms for treasure trove
Noun
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Where to prospect for gold in Texas There have been a few notable gold mines in Texas over the past couple hundred years, but not so much today, according to the National Gold Prospecting Association.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Nov. 2025
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And so that was a big gold mine.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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Five years later, lawmakers designated Yucca Mountain, a 6,700-foot promontory about 100 miles northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada, as the nation’s sole geological repository.—
Bob Woods,
CNBC,
9 Nov. 2025
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And Tom Hanks, a repository of good vibes, plays no less than five different roles (including Santa Claus).—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Nov. 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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Blueberries contain a mother lode of micronutrients, including Vitamins B6, C and K, along with manganese, antioxidant pigments and phytochemicals attributed to ratcheting up long-term memory and cognitive processing.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Aug. 2025
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But with new uranium mines proposed in New Mexico and transportation routes through the Navajo Nation’s region seemingly inevitable, Antonio has been closely monitoring the actions of tribal leadership, who have noticeably gone quiet on the issue — a troubling sign for critics.—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
AZCentral.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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The Arlit mine, formerly run by a French group, was seized during Niger’s 2023 military coup, and French troops were forced to leave.—
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Treasure trove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treasure%20trove. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
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