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 Discovery despite lacking their access to vast treasure troves of intellectual property. Brent Lang, Variety, 9 May 2025 Thousands of feet underwater lie potentially lucrative treasure troves of copper, cobalt, nickel, zinc, manganese and other minerals that are vital for computer chips, modern batteries and other products needed for the clean energy transition. Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 8 May 2025 Serena & Lily Spinnaker Tray Serena & Lily Morro Porcelain Vase Etsy Etsy is a treasure trove of one-of-a-kind vintage and handmade pottery from ceramic artists around the world. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 June 2025 His latest book, The Corporation in the 21st Century, is a treasure trove of insights for leaders seeking to navigate volatility and uncertainty in today’s markets. Mary Johnstone-Louis, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for treasure trove
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Noun
  • The clearance sections at Pottery Barn, Crate & Barrel, and West Elm are gold mines for scoring high-quality kitchenware, furniture, bedding, and decor at deep discounts.
    Toni Sutton, People.com, 10 June 2025
  • In South Africa, 289 workers are trapped underground in the Kloof gold mine's number seven shaft, according to operator Sibanye-Stillwater.
    Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
Noun
  • In total, Sophos discovered 141 GitHub repositories related to Sakura RAT, 133 of which contained a backdoor.
    Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 4 June 2025
  • Portfolio work demonstrates ability: A GitHub repository showing actual projects, a business that generated revenue, or case studies from internships provide concrete evidence of capabilities that transcripts cannot.
    Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Noun
  • Considering how much Italy is growing in terms of national branding, accessing the mother lode of tourism could be a great opportunity for foreign investors interested in Italy.
    Andrea Pietrini, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
  • There are nearly 1,600 types of beans alone in this mother lode called The Exchange, each with its own story of human connection.
    Margaret Roach, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • As part of Musk’s DOGE efforts to reduce government, the mine agency rescinded job offers, froze hiring and reduced its ranks through deferred resignations.
    Bob Ortega, CNN Money, 4 June 2025
  • Your therapist guides your eyes across your visual field using a pointer or their finger; mine used a digital pointer on-screen since our sessions were virtual.
    Kathleen Ferraro, SELF, 4 June 2025

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