treasure trove

noun

Definition of treasure trovenext
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 Andy Griffith Museum This nondescript brick building is a treasure trove of TV nostalgia. — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026 Online Marketplaces Online marketplaces such as eBay are a treasure trove for vintage fabric and supplies. — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2026 Paul released a treasure trove of private diary entries and emails from Fauci to celebrity pals, friends, allied media figures, or his peers in epidemiology. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026 The annual list of new UNESCO World Heritage Sites is a treasure trove of fascinating destinations for travelers looking to immerse themselves in some of the most culturally rich places on Earth. — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for treasure trove
Recent Examples of Synonyms for treasure trove
  1. gold mine
  2. repository
  3. mother lode
  4. 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
  • The goal isn’t to turn every person who reviews marketing materials into a complete repository of everything that could potentially offend someone.
    — Sonia Thompson, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Semafor’s methodology and reproducible analysis code can be found in a public GitHub repository here.
    — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of repository
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of mother lode
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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
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“Treasure trove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treasure%20trove. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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