treasure chest
noun
: a large box that is filled with gold, silver, jewels, etc.
—often used figuratively
The house is a treasure chest filled with artifacts from a bygone era.
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On every crossing to the far side, one thief must carry the torch, and the other must carry a treasure chest.
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Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
The 2021 draft class was the last of the treasure chest of draft picks the Dolphins squirreled away for the purge of 2019.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2025
The historic Rittenhouse Hotel, which overlooks Rittenhouse Square, includes family-friendly amenities like a treasure chest full of goodies for younger children and in-room movies and popcorn.
—Jamie Davis Smith, AFAR Media, 19 Feb. 2025
The Wizards, meanwhile, do a nice bit of business by adding another first-round pick to their treasure chest.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
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Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
The 2021 draft class was the last of the treasure chest of draft picks the Dolphins squirreled away for the purge of 2019.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2025
The historic Rittenhouse Hotel, which overlooks Rittenhouse Square, includes family-friendly amenities like a treasure chest full of goodies for younger children and in-room movies and popcorn.
—Jamie Davis Smith, AFAR Media, 19 Feb. 2025
The Wizards, meanwhile, do a nice bit of business by adding another first-round pick to their treasure chest.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
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“Treasure chest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/treasure%20chest. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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