argosy

noun

ˈär-gə-sē How to pronounce argosy (audio)
Definition of argosynext
as in repository
an abundant source a book that is an argosy of stories and legends about the golden age of Hollywood

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  1. repository
  2. mine
  3. gold mine
  4. treasure trove
Noun
  • Data Storage At the foundation of any robust CDP is a centralized repository for all customer data, both structured and unstructured.
    Greg Kihlstrom, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Taken together, the research of the Pickfords, plus their share of the Risdon Beazley archive, may constitute one of the most valuable repositories of treasure information in the world.
    Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of repository
Noun
  • There are up to 200 other hibernation sites, like other mines, natural caves and railway tunnels, where small numbers of other cave-dwelling bats spend their winter.
    Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 31 Oct. 2024
  • Known for staging cinematic runway displays in spectacular locations including a lavender field, a salt mine and the Palace of Versailles, the brand posted revenues of 270 million euros in 2023, the spokeswoman said.
    Joelle Diderich, WWD, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of mine
Noun
  • If there’s little forensic evidence tying Allen to the crime, then the abundance of alternate suspects could present a gold mine for his defense.
    Aja Romano, Vox, 11 Nov. 2024
  • Colorado authorities have identified the person that died in a former gold mine that is now a tourist attraction.
    Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 12 Oct. 2024
Definition of gold mine
Noun
  • Some may call it trash TV, but one person's trash is another's treasure trove of binge-watching.
    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
Definition of treasure trove
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