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 Beauty of Joseon Ground Rice and Honey Glow Mask Amazon is a treasure trove for affordable K-beauty skincare. Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2025 Luckily, Amazon’s fashion section is a treasure trove of linen pants, including joggers, flowy capris, and wide-leg options for every occasion. Emily Weaver, People.com, 3 May 2025 Inside was a treasure trove of 598 gold coins, neatly organized into columns and wrapped in black fabric, said Miroslav Novak, the head of the archaeological department of the Museum of Eastern Bohemia, which later took possession of the stash. Sara Cincurova, New York Times, 3 May 2025 Citrus juice samples, spotless restrooms, and a treasure trove of travel brochures create an experience that’s part bathroom break, part mini-vacation kickoff. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 11 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for treasure trove
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Noun
  • That was a comic gold mine for us, as well as putting Carrie in a non-couple couple and then challenging even further the married couple of LTW and Herbert [played by Chris Jackson] by putting a handsome man across from her at work.
    Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 29 May 2025
  • But the hotel industry disputes that the Olympics are a gold mine.
    Susan Shelley, Oc Register, 28 May 2025
Noun
  • Ward 209 has been a repository for detainees leveraged as pawns in Iran’s sadistic foreign policy.
    Robin Wright, New Yorker, 26 May 2025
  • The best ideas now emerge not just from Harvard Business Review or McKinsey reports but from research labs, GitHub repositories, YouTube, X, LinkedIn, expert newsletters, research papers, product announcements and many other sources.
    John Sviokla, Forbes.com, 24 May 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
  • Take the mine tour deep into the earth (but not that deep) at the Consolidated Gold Mine.
    John Archibald, Southern Living, 25 May 2025
  • The Kloof mine, which accounts for 14% of Sibanye's total gold output, also operates two other shafts.
    Reuters, FOXNews.com, 24 May 2025

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