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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In theaters now showtimes Shrinking season two Bill Lawrence’s dramedy about therapy trying to establish better relationship boundaries returns to remind us Harrison Ford is a national treasure who must be protected at all costs.
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Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 19 Oct. 2024
Western archeologists and preservationists today agree with tribal historic preservation officers that ancient Indigenous mounds are a national treasure and should be protected.
—Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2024
The 55-mile route climbs to soaring heights, then plummets to a national treasure, a medieval hill town called Soglio.
—Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Oct. 2024
In the series, hosts Wolfe and Fritz, traveled across America in search of rare Americana artifacts and national treasures to buy from collectors for resale or to add to their personal collections.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2024
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Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 19 Oct. 2024
Western archeologists and preservationists today agree with tribal historic preservation officers that ancient Indigenous mounds are a national treasure and should be protected.
—Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2024
The 55-mile route climbs to soaring heights, then plummets to a national treasure, a medieval hill town called Soglio.
—Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Oct. 2024
In the series, hosts Wolfe and Fritz, traveled across America in search of rare Americana artifacts and national treasures to buy from collectors for resale or to add to their personal collections.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2024
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“National treasure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/national%20treasure. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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