treasure trove
noun
1
: treasure that anyone finds
specifically
: gold or silver in the form of money, plate, or bullion which is found hidden and whose ownership is not known
2
: a valuable discovery, resource, or collection
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Examples of treasure trove in a Sentence
Divers found a treasure trove of gold and silver in the wreckage of a ship that sank hundreds of years ago.
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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Some may call it trash TV, but one person's trash is another's treasure trove of binge-watching.
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Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
Setbacks are a treasure trove of lessons that can become immensely beneficial with hindsight, contextualizing potentially difficult decisions and making leaders more well-rounded in guiding their teams.
—Dylan Taylor, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Swift’s The Tortured Poet’s Department has been a treasure trove for fans eager to decode possible references to Healy.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2024
Chop Suey Club Peking Opera Performer, 2009-2019 $800 Oliver Gal
Supernormal Numinous Pillar
$120
Chop Suey Club
Chop Suey Club is a treasure trove of contemporary Chinese design.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 28 Oct. 2024
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Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
Setbacks are a treasure trove of lessons that can become immensely beneficial with hindsight, contextualizing potentially difficult decisions and making leaders more well-rounded in guiding their teams.
—Dylan Taylor, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Swift’s The Tortured Poet’s Department has been a treasure trove for fans eager to decode possible references to Healy.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2024
Chop Suey Club Peking Opera Performer, 2009-2019 $800 Oliver Gal
Supernormal Numinous Pillar
$120
Chop Suey Club
Chop Suey Club is a treasure trove of contemporary Chinese design.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Treasure trove.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/treasure%20trove. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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