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 Some may call it trash TV, but one person's trash is another's treasure trove of binge-watching. Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024 Setbacks are a treasure trove of lessons that can become immensely beneficial with hindsight, contextualizing potentially difficult decisions and making leaders more well-rounded in guiding their teams. Dylan Taylor, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 Swift’s The Tortured Poet’s Department has been a treasure trove for fans eager to decode possible references to Healy. Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2024 Chop Suey Club Peking Opera Performer, 2009-2019 $800 Oliver Gal Supernormal Numinous Pillar $120 Chop Suey Club Chop Suey Club is a treasure trove of contemporary Chinese design. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 28 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for treasure trove 
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Noun
  • The current largest gold reserve is found in the South Deep gold mine in Gauteng Province, South Africa, which holds around 930 metric tons of gold.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
  • That’s not to say these streaming products are an instant gold mine.
    Matt Craig, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • The instructions are fairly basic, and the main repository for projects is online.
    Bob Beacham, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
  • My shower is basically one big repository for shampoos that promise to fight flakes, soothe itchiness, and deliver a sense of calm.
    Allure Editors, Allure, 19 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • From their inception, the Rockies have continually sought better pitching and seldom struck the mother lode.
    Chuck Murr, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024
  • Being kind and realistic with themselves, finding time to connect with friends and nature, and asking for help are all ways to help manage the mother lode of stresses parents are under.
    Kara Alaimo, CNN, 1 Sep. 2024
Noun
  • President Biden has authorized the provision of anti-personnel mines to Ukraine for the first time, a defense official confirmed to Axios Wednesday.
    Ivana Saric, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
  • But there’s so much of my relationship people don’t see, that’s just mine.
    Lacey Rose, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024

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“Treasure trove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treasure%20trove. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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