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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The helmet is one of Romania’s most revered national treasures, and its return closes one of the most alarming chapters in recent cultural heritage crime.
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Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
The studded headpiece depicts the sacrifice of a lamb and is considered a national treasure.
—News Desk, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
The guy was a national treasure, and ended up parlaying that fame into acting roles in movies (Red Eye), TV shows (Curb Your Enthusiasm), and hosting gigs (Top Shot).
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Apr. 2026
An obsession, an art form, a national treasure and part of the furniture.
—Dominic Green, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
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Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
The studded headpiece depicts the sacrifice of a lamb and is considered a national treasure.
—News Desk, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
The guy was a national treasure, and ended up parlaying that fame into acting roles in movies (Red Eye), TV shows (Curb Your Enthusiasm), and hosting gigs (Top Shot).
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Apr. 2026
An obsession, an art form, a national treasure and part of the furniture.
—Dominic Green, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
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“National treasure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/national%20treasure. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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