as in gold mines
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 troves
There’s no denying that outlets are certified treasure troves for sourcing steep discounts on designer clothes.
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Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 11 Feb. 2026
Vintage shops and thrift stores can be treasure troves for all odds and ends to fill any space of the house—especially because vintage decor is having a major moment right now.
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2025
Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 11 Feb. 2026
Vintage shops and thrift stores can be treasure troves for all odds and ends to fill any space of the house—especially because vintage decor is having a major moment right now.
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for treasure troves
Noun
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To date, the Betts brothers have taken data from over 200 gold mines, tracking carbon emissions per ounce of gold produced, recycling statistics, percentage of local employment rates, percentage of profits going back into the community, and more.—
Jill Newman,
Robb Report,
1 Feb. 2026
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The operational status of the gold mines tied to Maduro's regime remains unclear.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
5 Jan. 2026
Noun
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At present, the federal government has struggled to maintain and update several of its existing data repositories, with little public explanation as to why.—
Washington Post,
Washington Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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The app is not owned in a traditional sense, its website explains, but the Session Technology Foundation manages its app store presence and public code repositories.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
9 Feb. 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
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“Treasure troves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treasure%20troves. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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