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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Uecker was a national treasure, but his favorite stage was the radio in Milwaukee.
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Tyler Kepner, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
We would be forever indebted to that national treasure.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
Finally, national treasure Alison Hammond comes over with a pep talk.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 22 Nov. 2024
More than 100 million acres of Alaskan land are now preserved—protected as national treasures in a state once considered a bad investment.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025
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Tyler Kepner, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
We would be forever indebted to that national treasure.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
Finally, national treasure Alison Hammond comes over with a pep talk.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 22 Nov. 2024
More than 100 million acres of Alaskan land are now preserved—protected as national treasures in a state once considered a bad investment.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025
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“National treasure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/national%20treasure. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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