as in gold mine
an abundant source
the university has long been a mother lode of athletic talent, with many alumni joining the rarefied ranks of the professionals
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Recent Examples of mother lode
And in another kind of desert, the Tatacoa in Colombia, two bare-bones museums hold a mother lode of 10 million-year-old fossils for study.
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Troy Aidan Sambajon, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Mar. 2025
Considering how much Italy is growing in terms of national branding, accessing the mother lode of tourism could be a great opportunity for foreign investors interested in Italy.
—Andrea Pietrini, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
There are nearly 1,600 types of beans alone in this mother lode called The Exchange, each with its own story of human connection.
—Margaret Roach, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2025
But recently, the Leawood resident (a scientific illustrator by trade) struck the mother lode.
—Randy Mason, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
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Troy Aidan Sambajon, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Mar. 2025
Considering how much Italy is growing in terms of national branding, accessing the mother lode of tourism could be a great opportunity for foreign investors interested in Italy.
—Andrea Pietrini, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
There are nearly 1,600 types of beans alone in this mother lode called The Exchange, each with its own story of human connection.
—Margaret Roach, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2025
But recently, the Leawood resident (a scientific illustrator by trade) struck the mother lode.
—Randy Mason, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mother lode
Noun
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Both regions include many of Sudan’s oil fields and gold mines.—
Samy Magdy,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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Both regions include many of Sudan’s oil fields and gold mines.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The on-site boutique is a (pricey) treasure trove of gorgeous silk and yak wool shirts, scarves, and home goods woven by Norhla.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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The thrift store can be a treasure trove of gorgeous pieces of artwork, perfect for decorating your living room walls.—
Nina Derwin,
Martha Stewart,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Not a repository for Bollywood’s Hindi-language cinema alone, but a defender of India’s full linguistic and regional range.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2026
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The director’s office has become a repository for political appointees, most of whom have no public health experience or medical credentials.—
Helen Branswell,
STAT,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Mother lode.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mother%20lode. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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