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 studded headpiece depicts the sacrifice of a lamb and is considered a national treasure.
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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
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
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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
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
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“National treasure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/national%20treasure. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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