argosy

noun

ˈär-gə-sē How to pronounce argosy (audio)
Definition of argosynext
as in repository
an abundant source a book that is an argosy of stories and legends about the golden age of Hollywood

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  1. repository
  2. mine
  3. gold mine
  4. treasure trove
Noun
  • On November 14, 2024, French-Lebanese pianist and composer Omar Harfouch made history in the Vatican Apostolic Library, one of the most sacred repositories of human knowledge.
    Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
  • For Google accounts and other repositories of sensitive information, enable two-factor authentication (2FA).
    Zak Doffman, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of repository
Noun
  • In time, more mines yielded up gold, mines with names such as Bully Boy, King Solomon, Napoleon and Monkey Wrench.
    Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
  • Bitcoin mines, data centers’ uproarious cousins, were other structures entirely.
    Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of mine
Noun
  • One of them was the Tropico gold mine, near Rosamond, a town neighboring Edwards Air Force Base.
    Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
  • Recurring revenue is the gold mine of business value!
    Lien De Pau, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of gold mine
Noun
  • What Happens Now With these latest close-up images, BepiColombo has not only provided a treasure trove of data for scientists but also expanded our understanding of Mercury, a planet that remains one of the most enigmatic in our solar system.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
  • The same threat intel outlet, however, is a treasure trove of awareness opportunities for consumers looking to protect themselves from the latest threats.
    Davey Winder, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of treasure trove
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