national treasure
noun
: something that is greatly valued by the people of a country
The panda is considered one of China's national treasures.
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Connor McDavid, who played alongside the fellow national treasure Sidney Crosby, scored the winning goal in overtime.
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Vjosa Isai, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
Jason Isaacs, Parker Posey and national treasure Walton Goggins are among the stars of the third season, which takes place at a swank resort in Thailand.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
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Considered a Romanian national treasure, its theft has sparked consternation among Romanian officials and fears that the gold helmet, which weighs around two pounds, would be melted down.
—Oscar Holland, CNN, 31 Jan. 2025
Opened in June of 2023, the International African American Museum is a national treasure.
—Bridgette Bartlett Royall, Essence, 26 Feb. 2025
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Vjosa Isai, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
Jason Isaacs, Parker Posey and national treasure Walton Goggins are among the stars of the third season, which takes place at a swank resort in Thailand.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
Related article Five of the most daring museum heists in modern history
Considered a Romanian national treasure, its theft has sparked consternation among Romanian officials and fears that the gold helmet, which weighs around two pounds, would be melted down.
—Oscar Holland, CNN, 31 Jan. 2025
Opened in June of 2023, the International African American Museum is a national treasure.
—Bridgette Bartlett Royall, Essence, 26 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for national treasure
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“National treasure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/national%20treasure. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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