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

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Recent Examples of treasure trove These on-premises data platforms hold a treasure trove of untapped information, from historic context to decades of institutional knowledge that captures your unique business processes, customer behaviors and operational insights. Louis Landry, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025 His TikTok alone is a treasure trove of hilarious videos, which range from self-deprecatory humor to him hopping on whatever viral trend is tickling his fancy. Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 23 Aug. 2025 For entrees, go with the juicy yet crispy grilled chicken served over a treasure trove of flavorful accouterments — roasted artichokes, chanterelle mushrooms, pancetta, lima beans and succulent sundried tomatoes. Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025 Antique Center of La Crosse A historic landmark and must-visit, the Antique Center of La Crosse is a three-story treasure trove packed with vintage and collectible items. Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for treasure trove
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Noun
  • Fast-forward to 2026, where RMN has gone beyond a source of driving revenue three years ago, to evolving into a retail media ecosystem that’s become a brand-building, partnership-attracting, and analytics gold mine.
    Shelley E. Kohan, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • The next gold mine won’t be found in algorithms or automation alone, but in the uniquely human qualities that cannot be coded.
    Paul Hudson, Fortune, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The newest systems transcend the limitations of simple FAQ repositories.
    Karpagam Narayanan, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Farther east, the Mogao Caves at Dunhuang became a repository of documents, art, and sacred texts.
    Maria Papadouris, JSTOR Daily, 21 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Blueberries contain a mother lode of micronutrients, including Vitamins B6, C and K, along with manganese, antioxidant pigments and phytochemicals attributed to ratcheting up long-term memory and cognitive processing.
    Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2025
  • Game shows have always been about making a deal, but this was the mother lode!
    Lindsay Soll, EW.com, 25 July 2025
Noun
  • The courts likely hold the fates of Oak Flat and the huge mine Resolution Copper wants to build on the site, and Indigenous activists wonder what that will mean for the fragile landscape and for Native religious rights cases.
    Shaun McKinnon, AZCentral.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Exploiting mines needed for rare earth minerals could also be complicated.
    Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 2 Sep. 2025

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“Treasure trove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treasure%20trove. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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