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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Matt Slater, New York Times, 4 June 2026
The University of Chicago is a national treasure.
—Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
Because the ring is a national treasure, there’s long been feverish coverage devoted to when and where Kate chooses to wear it since her wedding.
—Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 15 May 2026
By this point in her career, Laurie Anderson has become a national treasure of sorts.
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Matt Slater, New York Times, 4 June 2026
The University of Chicago is a national treasure.
—Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
Because the ring is a national treasure, there’s long been feverish coverage devoted to when and where Kate chooses to wear it since her wedding.
—Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 15 May 2026
By this point in her career, Laurie Anderson has become a national treasure of sorts.
—David Harris, SPIN, 11 May 2026
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“National treasure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/national%20treasure. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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