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
But, for those with a vision and a willingness to put in a little bit of elbow grease, a flea market can be a treasure trove of solid brass, bronze, and glass hardware.
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Heather Bien, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
The secondhand shops of Nakano Broadway are treasure troves of vintage kimono.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026
Small Vases and Vessels Flea markets are treasure troves for tiny vases and vessels.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026
The on-site boutique is a (pricey) treasure trove of gorgeous silk and yak wool shirts, scarves, and home goods woven by Norhla.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
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Heather Bien, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
The secondhand shops of Nakano Broadway are treasure troves of vintage kimono.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026
Small Vases and Vessels Flea markets are treasure troves for tiny vases and vessels.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026
The on-site boutique is a (pricey) treasure trove of gorgeous silk and yak wool shirts, scarves, and home goods woven by Norhla.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for treasure trove
Recent Examples of Synonyms for treasure trove
Noun
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For 60-plus years, The Highlands resort has been a skiing sensation and a golf gold mine.—
Jess Hoffert,
Midwest Living,
9 May 2026
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At an event yesterday at the Sanford Underground Research Facility in Lead—formerly the Homestake gold mine—project leaders and government supporters gathered to sign the first steel beam to be sent underground, beginning the construction of the facility’s detectors.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Ines is a little dazzled by the older girl’s seeming worldliness and Hanna shows big-sisterly fondness for Ines, making her, along with her diary, the repository of her secrets.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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The source code repositories include private signing certificates, which OpenAI uses to indicate the company’s apps are legit and trustworthy.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
14 May 2026
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The hustling spirit of the gold rush lives on today in the prospecting influencers who toil in the content mines of the Internet, hoping to hit the viral mother lode.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Beyond mother lodes of oil or natural gas, ready cash can also be generated with diamond or gold mines, precious metals, and rare minerals.—
Stephen Kotkin,
Foreign Affairs,
16 Dec. 2025
Noun
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In the dark tunnels of an active mine near Timmins, Ontario, something extraordinary is leaking out of the Earth.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
18 May 2026
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Anglo American's coking coal mine in Australia.—
Yessar Rosendar,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Treasure trove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treasure%20trove. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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