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
Synonyms
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
Recent Examples on the Web
Elon Musk, who owns an AI startup (xAI) that makes a chatbot called Grok, has the benefit of also owning a treasure trove of data: the social media site X (formerly Twitter).
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Laura Bratton, Quartz, 26 July 2024
Social Media Shares On any social media campaign, a share (or reblog) is both a success story and a treasure trove of potential insight.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2024
Scroll on to shop our secret treasure trove of the best Amazon finds (some of which are deeply discounted for Prime Day), according to R29 readers, and become a part of a world filled with genius home gadgets, and beauty products that are actual magic, unexpected fashion favorites, and much more.
—Elizabeth Buxton, refinery29.com, 17 July 2024
Finding an affordable yet stylish summer dress can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack, but Amazon offers a treasure trove of options just waiting to be purchased.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2024
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Laura Bratton, Quartz, 26 July 2024
Social Media Shares On any social media campaign, a share (or reblog) is both a success story and a treasure trove of potential insight.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2024
Scroll on to shop our secret treasure trove of the best Amazon finds (some of which are deeply discounted for Prime Day), according to R29 readers, and become a part of a world filled with genius home gadgets, and beauty products that are actual magic, unexpected fashion favorites, and much more.
—Elizabeth Buxton, refinery29.com, 17 July 2024
Finding an affordable yet stylish summer dress can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack, but Amazon offers a treasure trove of options just waiting to be purchased.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2024
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“Treasure trove.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/treasure%20trove. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.
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