trove

noun

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2
: a valuable collection : treasure
also : haul, collection

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But this display of discipline has turned an otherwise typical goose crossing into a trove of viral delight. Samanta Habashy, IndyStar, 11 July 2025 Not only was the technology for natural language processing (NLP) still maturing, but there were troves of data that were not yet digitized (e.g., paper drawings), and image recognition and processing at the time were nascent, at best. Beena Ammanath, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025 Beyoncé’s intentionality, Turini’s talent, and a trove of custom pieces by renowned houses and emerging brands have made for an aspirational red, white, and blue wardrobe. Leah Faye Cooper, Vogue, 4 July 2025 Lawson's attorneys also noted in the filing that prosecutors handed over a trove of evidence compiled by federal investigators a few weeks ago. Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for trove

Word History

Etymology

short for treasure trove

First Known Use

1888, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of trove was in 1888

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“Trove.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trove. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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