as in treasure trove
an abundant source
the estate sale promises to be a gold mine for antique dealers
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Recent Examples of gold mine
China used to be a gold mine for U.S. studios, which could count on certain blockbuster films making huge amounts of money from the nation’s booming middle class.
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Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2025
Junk removal businesses can be a ‘gold mine’ generating $50,000 to $150,000 annually for small operations, with profit margins of 20-30%.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
Mint juleps, therefore, are a marketing gold mine for those associated with the Derby.
—Harry Enten, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
In fact, while there was a period where the Chinese box office was a true gold mine for certain films that passed the test, it’s largely become less of a factor for many American movies.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 23 Apr. 2025
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Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2025
Junk removal businesses can be a ‘gold mine’ generating $50,000 to $150,000 annually for small operations, with profit margins of 20-30%.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
Mint juleps, therefore, are a marketing gold mine for those associated with the Derby.
—Harry Enten, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
In fact, while there was a period where the Chinese box office was a true gold mine for certain films that passed the test, it’s largely become less of a factor for many American movies.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gold mine
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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
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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
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In total, Sophos discovered 141 GitHub repositories related to Sakura RAT, 133 of which contained a backdoor.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
4 June 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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“Gold mine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gold%20mine. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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