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 list also features national treasures such as Alcatraz Island in San Francisco and the National Museum of World War II Aviation in Colorado Springs.
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Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 July 2025
Finally, Roth continues to depict America’s higher education system as a national treasure that has benefited from a strong partnership with the federal government.
—John T. Shaw, Twin Cities, 10 July 2025
For as long as hungry birds have swooped from the saloon’s leafy branches to stalk diners’ steak fries, Le Tub, the kitschy-divey national treasure on Hollywood’s Intracoastal Waterway, has delighted and polarized locals with tacky decor and huge hamburgers.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 29 May 2025
Festivities to celebrate the national treasure occur annually Feb. 2 in Punxsutawny with talent shows, banquets and performances taking place throughout the day.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 July 2025
Finally, Roth continues to depict America’s higher education system as a national treasure that has benefited from a strong partnership with the federal government.
—John T. Shaw, Twin Cities, 10 July 2025
For as long as hungry birds have swooped from the saloon’s leafy branches to stalk diners’ steak fries, Le Tub, the kitschy-divey national treasure on Hollywood’s Intracoastal Waterway, has delighted and polarized locals with tacky decor and huge hamburgers.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 29 May 2025
Festivities to celebrate the national treasure occur annually Feb. 2 in Punxsutawny with talent shows, banquets and performances taking place throughout the day.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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“National treasure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/national%20treasure. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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