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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An obsession, an art form, a national treasure and part of the furniture.
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Dominic Green, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
As the bustling capital of Japan, Tokyo is home to hundreds of museums, ranging from august institutions with endless catalogs of national treasures to niche collections of curious obsessions (Looking at you, Meguro Parasitological Museum).
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
The season 7 cast is led, once again, by Alexandra Breckenridge as Mel and Kiwi national treasure Martin Henderson as Jack and all the regulars return.
—Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 3 Mar. 2026
Brandi Carlile is a national treasure.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 22 Feb. 2026
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Dominic Green, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
As the bustling capital of Japan, Tokyo is home to hundreds of museums, ranging from august institutions with endless catalogs of national treasures to niche collections of curious obsessions (Looking at you, Meguro Parasitological Museum).
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
The season 7 cast is led, once again, by Alexandra Breckenridge as Mel and Kiwi national treasure Martin Henderson as Jack and all the regulars return.
—Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 3 Mar. 2026
Brandi Carlile is a national treasure.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 22 Feb. 2026
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“National treasure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/national%20treasure. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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