TREASURE TROVE Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

treasure trove

noun

Definition of 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 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 Nestled in the heart of Madhya Pradesh, India, Mandu is a treasure trove of cultural richness and architectural splendor. — Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 27 July 2026 Thrift stores are treasure troves of unique, valuable items that can elevate your home and personal style. — Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 19 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for treasure trove

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Noun

In March, Lloyd would be joining a scientific expedition into a gold mine in South Africa to learn if this subsurface life might also be breathing oxygen.

— James Dinneen, New Yorker, 13 Aug. 2026
Hollywood sees Reddit and YouTube as gold mines, Shirley Li writes.

— Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of gold mine

Noun

The useful record names the upstream repository and its exact revision, the account that published the conversion, and the conversion and quantization recipe.

— Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Building a comprehensive repository to chase a question that science has already answered inverts the logic of research.

— Jennifer D. Oliva, The Conversation, 17 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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