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 September 2025, thieves snatched three porcelain works worth millions of dollars and classed as national treasures in a heist at the Adrien Dubouche National Museum in Limoges in central France. — CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026 Country queen and national treasure Dolly Parton may have physically left the world on Tuesday, but her indelible mark on the world and the industry will never be forgotten. — Isabelle Farina, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026 This kind of thing only happens in live theatre, but if your set is going to break down, there’s nothing better in the world than having a national treasure get up and take control of the room. — Robert Greenblatt, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2026 Remembering Dolly Parton The country music legend who became a national treasure died Tuesday at 80. — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026 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 2 Sep. 2026.

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