treasure trove
noun
1
: treasure that anyone finds
specifically
: gold or silver in the form of money, plate, or bullion which is found hidden and whose ownership is not known
2
: a valuable discovery, resource, or collection
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Examples of treasure trove in a Sentence
Divers found a treasure trove of gold and silver in the wreckage of a ship that sank hundreds of years ago.
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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If your closet could use a refresh, there’s no need to splurge—Amazon has a treasure trove of spring-ready styles, including flowy maxis, charming floral frocks, and classic wrap dresses.
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Kaitlin Marks, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2025
Morley, however, sees the unreleased files as a potential treasure trove of information that could undermine the lone gunman theory.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
This departure from the WHO also endangers American lives because U.S. public health officials will lose access to a treasure trove of information needed to develop effective vaccines for constantly mutating infectious diseases like seasonal flu and COVID-19, Schaffner adds.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 23 Jan. 2025
Fort-de-France, the island’s captivating capital, is a treasure trove of busy markets, charming eateries and authentic street food stalls that marry the island’s French influence and Caribbean flair to create unique dishes that will delight your taste buds.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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Kaitlin Marks, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2025
Morley, however, sees the unreleased files as a potential treasure trove of information that could undermine the lone gunman theory.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
This departure from the WHO also endangers American lives because U.S. public health officials will lose access to a treasure trove of information needed to develop effective vaccines for constantly mutating infectious diseases like seasonal flu and COVID-19, Schaffner adds.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 23 Jan. 2025
Fort-de-France, the island’s captivating capital, is a treasure trove of busy markets, charming eateries and authentic street food stalls that marry the island’s French influence and Caribbean flair to create unique dishes that will delight your taste buds.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Treasure trove.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/treasure%20trove. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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