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 man is a national treasure and the best Joker by far.
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Bethy Squires, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2025
The series, which will air on ITV in the new year, is hosted by national treasure Danny Dyer and The Inbetweeners star Emily Atack.
—Peter White, Deadline, 18 Dec. 2025
Also, Linklater is a national treasure not to be underestimated.
—Jenelle Riley, Variety, 17 Dec. 2025
His turn in 1968’s Chitty Chitty Bang Bang cemented his status as a national treasure.
—Liz McNeil, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025
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Bethy Squires, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2025
The series, which will air on ITV in the new year, is hosted by national treasure Danny Dyer and The Inbetweeners star Emily Atack.
—Peter White, Deadline, 18 Dec. 2025
Also, Linklater is a national treasure not to be underestimated.
—Jenelle Riley, Variety, 17 Dec. 2025
His turn in 1968’s Chitty Chitty Bang Bang cemented his status as a national treasure.
—Liz McNeil, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for national treasure
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“National treasure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/national%20treasure. Accessed 23 Dec. 2025.
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