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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Opened in June of 2023, the International African American Museum is a national treasure.
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Bridgette Bartlett Royall, Essence, 26 Feb. 2025
The sword Benny found is far from a national treasure.
—Kevin Chroust, Outside Online, 5 Feb. 2025
For instance, the National Park Service manages the renowned Blue Ridge Parkway, a national treasure that runs through many affected communities in Virginia and North Carolina and was severely damaged by Hurricane Helene.
—Morgan Sweeney | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 Dec. 2024
Uecker was a national treasure, but his favorite stage was the radio in Milwaukee.
—Tyler Kepner, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
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Bridgette Bartlett Royall, Essence, 26 Feb. 2025
The sword Benny found is far from a national treasure.
—Kevin Chroust, Outside Online, 5 Feb. 2025
For instance, the National Park Service manages the renowned Blue Ridge Parkway, a national treasure that runs through many affected communities in Virginia and North Carolina and was severely damaged by Hurricane Helene.
—Morgan Sweeney | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 Dec. 2024
Uecker was a national treasure, but his favorite stage was the radio in Milwaukee.
—Tyler Kepner, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
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“National treasure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/national%20treasure. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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