national treasure

noun

: something that is greatly valued by the people of a country

The panda is considered one of China's national treasures.

Examples of national treasure in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Simon Harris, Ireland’s deputy prime minister, said the country had lost a national treasure. — Danica Kirka, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

In some ways, that is seen as the making of Beckham, the beginning of the journey that ended up with him as a national treasure. — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 15 July 2026

A number of his former costars and famous friends left comments sharing their condolences, remembering the New Zealander as a talented actor and a national treasure. — Adam England, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026

This rare, Fancy Deep Blue gem is the largest ever discovered in Botswana, a national treasure entrusted by the government to the French jewelry house. — Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Rhymes for national treasure

• countermeasure
• displeasure
• leisure
• measure
• pleasure