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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Dolly Parton has become a national treasure and a music legend over the course of her enduring career.
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Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
Wanda Sykes, national treasure.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Adapted from the titular national treasure’s The Seven Dials Mystery by Broadchurch’s Chris Chibnall, this is a reassuringly old-school, three-part potboiler packed with witty quips and startling twists.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2026
The man is a national treasure and the best Joker by far.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2025
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Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
Wanda Sykes, national treasure.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Adapted from the titular national treasure’s The Seven Dials Mystery by Broadchurch’s Chris Chibnall, this is a reassuringly old-school, three-part potboiler packed with witty quips and startling twists.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2026
The man is a national treasure and the best Joker by far.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 19 Dec. 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 21 Jan. 2026.
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