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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Today, the original manuscript of The 120 Days of Sodom is worth at least €6 million and is deemed a French national treasure. — Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2026 The Bayeux Tapestry is a unique, irreplaceable national treasure that is fundamentally priceless and will never be sold on the open market. — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Bevo the Texas Longhorn is a national treasure, and that great Arkansas Razorback may be my favorite of all. — Rick Bragg, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2026 Fans on Reddit have deemed the wild raccoon a national treasure and have created a sub-Reddit in his honor. — Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 3 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 19 Aug. 2026.

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