treasure trove

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of treasure trove Leveraging their treasure trove of insights, including first-party POS data and online performance metrics, retailers should build a dynamic purchase ecosystem ready to flex as needed. Michael Taylor, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025 Songs crafted by artists who emerged in this era arrived like troubadours, bequeathing a treasure trove for troubled times. Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025 China's intent is to haul back to Earth a Mars treasure trove or rock and soil via its Tianwen-3 mission. Leonard David, Space.com, 29 June 2025 Among that treasure trove of picks was the No. 12 selection in the 2022 draft, which became the indispensable talent of Jalen Williams. Shane Young, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for treasure trove
Recent Examples of Synonyms for treasure trove
Noun
  • Guerrero is specifically alleged to have seized control of gold mines, drug trafficking routes, and border crossings, building links with local criminal entities in countries such as Colombia, Ecuador, Chile, and, according to U.S. officials, the United States, the BBC reported.
    Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 July 2025
  • The Life on the Lake Tour also gives a historic view of the area, taking passengers around Rainy Lake, pointing out gold mines and fish camps, and explaining what life was like for the trappers, loggers, gold miners, and fishermen who once explored this area.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2025
Noun
  • Additionally, repositories that haven’t yet made MFA mandatory should do so in the near future.
    Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 25 July 2025
  • The fountain itself has become the repository of memory, with mementoes and possessions of the missing and dead neatly arranged around the fountain.
    Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Noun
  • Considering how much Italy is growing in terms of national branding, accessing the mother lode of tourism could be a great opportunity for foreign investors interested in Italy.
    Andrea Pietrini, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
  • There are nearly 1,600 types of beans alone in this mother lode called The Exchange, each with its own story of human connection.
    Margaret Roach, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • In particular, there is evidence of the use of child labor in artisanal mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
    Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
  • The children were to grow up and benefit the lives of their masters, to work in kitchens, become domestics, to toil away in the mines and to farm the fields.
    Tanya Talaga July 24, Literary Hub, 24 July 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Treasure trove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treasure%20trove. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on treasure trove

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!