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 on the Web But if hardcore horror isn’t your cup of tea, there’s a treasure trove of fun, campy films in the Disney Channel archives that date back to 1997. Brendan Le, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024 Freaky thrillers and survival chillers, period haunts and culinary treats, plus a treasure trove of gore and dismemberment. Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024 Equal-parts wine shop and vintage treasure trove, Current Vintage is the brainchild of Elisabeth English, a longtime, year-round Nantucket resident who first burst onto the scene with the creation of beloved local sandwich shop, Provisions. Zachary Weiss, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024 Amazon’s fashion department turned out to be a treasure trove of lookalike pieces, and our favorite finds start at just $25. Clara McMahon, People.com, 14 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for treasure trove 
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Noun
  • Colorado authorities have identified the person that died in a former gold mine that is now a tourist attraction.
    Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 12 Oct. 2024
  • Accumulated leaf litter, especially the leaf litter that sits around all winter, is a gold mine for many of these insects, providing nutrients, overwintering space, and a place to rear their young.
    Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 11 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Data Storage At the foundation of any robust CDP is a centralized repository for all customer data, both structured and unstructured.
    Greg Kihlstrom, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Taken together, the research of the Pickfords, plus their share of the Risdon Beazley archive, may constitute one of the most valuable repositories of treasure information in the world.
    Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 4 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
  • There are up to 200 other hibernation sites, like other mines, natural caves and railway tunnels, where small numbers of other cave-dwelling bats spend their winter.
    Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 31 Oct. 2024
  • Known for staging cinematic runway displays in spectacular locations including a lavender field, a salt mine and the Palace of Versailles, the brand posted revenues of 270 million euros in 2023, the spokeswoman said.
    Joelle Diderich, WWD, 30 Oct. 2024

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“Treasure trove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treasure%20trove. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

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