local treasure
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- The old theater has become a local treasure, cherished by the community for its rich history and vibrant performances.
Examples
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With Devils, I just lucked out that my local treasure trove, the Albany Public Library, happened to acquire it.
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Every summer, we visit the local treasure, a beautiful park known for its stunning gardens and peaceful atmosphere.
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Well, this bridge, now slightly damaged, is a bit of a local treasure and even has its own fancy name, Pont de Flaque.
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"This is an unfortunate environmental incident as our waterways are a local treasure," Petty Officer 2nd Class Erik Swanson, Coast Guard spokesman in New York, said in a statement.
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The annual festival celebrates our local treasure, a traditional dish passed down through generations in our town.
Synonyms
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A famous place or building in a town that people easily recognize
An old place like a building that is important and beautiful
Antonyms
How Cherished
- Informal
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly compositional: 'local' (belonging to the area) modifies 'treasure' (something highly valued), so a B1 learner who knows both words can infer a valued person/place/object in the community. The adjective+noun pattern and the common metaphorical use of 'treasure' to mean 'cherished/valued' are cross-linguistically frequent, making the expression readily understandable.
Etymology
Local treasure creates a picture of a town keeping a small chest, with local people protecting their treasure because it is precious to them. That's why it now means 'a person, place, or thing that a community values highly'.