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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Lucille Ball was a national treasure who brought laughter to us all.
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Julie Tremaine, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Explore Helen Harpers Ferry, West Virginia Population: 269 Part National Historical Park and part tiny town, Harpers Ferry is a national treasure just waiting to be explored.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
This time around, 2024’s jury president, Greta Gerwig, is passing the baton to national treasure Juliette Binoche—the first time one woman has succeeded another in this role in 60 years—and the honorary Palme d’Or for lifetime achievement is due to be presented to industry stalwart Robert De Niro.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2025
At the height of his powers, Mr. Pallot’s expertise and assurances of authenticity had helped convince French experts to designate multiple items as national treasures.
—Ephrat Livni, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
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Julie Tremaine, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Explore Helen Harpers Ferry, West Virginia Population: 269 Part National Historical Park and part tiny town, Harpers Ferry is a national treasure just waiting to be explored.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
This time around, 2024’s jury president, Greta Gerwig, is passing the baton to national treasure Juliette Binoche—the first time one woman has succeeded another in this role in 60 years—and the honorary Palme d’Or for lifetime achievement is due to be presented to industry stalwart Robert De Niro.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2025
At the height of his powers, Mr. Pallot’s expertise and assurances of authenticity had helped convince French experts to designate multiple items as national treasures.
—Ephrat Livni, New York Times, 26 Mar. 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 7 May. 2025.
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