ARGOSY Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

argosy

noun

ˈär-gə-sē

Definition of argosy

as in repository

an abundant source a book that is an argosy of stories and legends about the golden age of Hollywood

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The team's research has been accepted for publication in the journal Astronomy & Astrophysics and is available on the paper repository site arXiv.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 25 Aug. 2026
The platform CentraLife calls a centralized repository runs leads, calls, policy management, reporting, and compensation across CentraLife’s advisor network as one system.

— Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026

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Students will also study mines and explosive hazards, first aid for combat injuries, chemical and radiation exposure and acute stress, as well as survival training and procedures for operating in conflict zones.

— Bloomberg, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
Compass Minerals and Morton Salt, which are both headquartered in Overland Park, own and operate Canadian mines and transfer salt across the border.

— Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of mine

Noun

More than 900,000 people have been displaced, while the region’s gold mines draw workers from a wide area.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 28 Aug. 2026
The Paramount Pictures movie was an international smash, leading to a multi-film gold mine that is among the highest-grossing franchises in Hollywood history.

— Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of gold mine

Noun

All of Roman’s data will be made publicly available as soon as it is processed on Earth, providing a treasure trove for scientists to mine for answers to a multitude of cosmic queries.

— Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
In total, the treasure trove, along with other musical items that are part of Music Memorabilia Live Auction, is expected to fetch a cool $4 million.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of treasure trove

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