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 Conducting a study does not always unleash a treasure trove of valuable data. Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 Amazon’s slept-on fashion section is a treasure trove of rich-looking styles and instant compliment magnets. Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 30 May 2026 Even before this current chaos began, the underappreciated treasure troves of the Gulf’s ecosystems were under stark pressure, scientists say. Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 14 May 2026 His letters are a treasure trove for art and literature lovers. Literary Hub, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for treasure trove
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Noun
  • Men frequently went to work in the country's booming gold mines.
    Ryan Lenora Brown, NPR, 14 June 2026
  • With summer just around the corner, the beloved brand dropped a gold mine of deals for a right-on-time closet boost.
    Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 11 June 2026
Noun
  • Data collected by Inkfish’s vessels is intended to contribute to open scientific repositories, making findings available to researchers around the world.
    Dea Jusufi, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
  • The archive is a mortuary, and the literal presence of bones exemplifies the violence of such repositories.
    Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 10 June 2026
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
Noun
  • His goes down the fairway and mine makes a beautiful arch to the left, and then hits the house.
    Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
  • And so many of mine were built in Malaysia.
    Julie Lin, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 June 2026

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“Treasure trove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treasure%20trove. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.

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