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 on the Web Her grandmother wasn’t handing down oodles of diamonds, sapphires, and rubies; her treasure trove featured more of the costume variety, which, Strachan notes, used to be more comparable to fine jewelry in terms of quality. Camille Freestone, refinery29.com, 30 Aug. 2024 The Virginia park is a treasure trove of incredible vistas and exciting outdoor adventures. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2024 Much like an air crash investigation, solving this mystery required putting many diverse pieces of evidence together, from a treasure trove of seismic data, to satellite imagery, in-fjord water level monitors, and detailed simulations of how the tsunami wave evolved. Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 14 Sep. 2024 The docu-series is made from a treasure trove of home videos taken by actress Mia Farrow, including one in which her daughter Dylan accuses the legendary director Woody Allen of molesting her—a charge Allen has repeatedly denied. Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 11 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for treasure trove 

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“Treasure trove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treasure%20trove. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.

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