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as in joy
a source of great satisfaction
the announcement that there would be a sequel was manna to the many fans of the original movie
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as in blessing
something that provides happiness or does good for a person or thing
the company's holiday bonus was especially welcome manna this year
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Recent Examples of manna
Parents’ insistence that children do what they’re told, and the resentment that creates on both sides, are manna for the beast.
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Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
For a band that has not released a proper new song in 16 years, any fresh Oasis content is like manna from heaven for the band’s die-hard fans.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 24 Sep. 2025
Demon-killing shofars, a living tallit worthy of Doctor Strange, and health-restoring manna.
—Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
His return to the circuit playing with current icons like Scottie Scheffler (who just won the British Open last weekend), Rory McElroy, Jordan Spieth, Brooks Koepka, Bryson DeChambeau, Will Zalatoris (very funny) and more is also manna from heaven for golf freaks.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 25 July 2025
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Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
For a band that has not released a proper new song in 16 years, any fresh Oasis content is like manna from heaven for the band’s die-hard fans.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 24 Sep. 2025
Demon-killing shofars, a living tallit worthy of Doctor Strange, and health-restoring manna.
—Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
His return to the circuit playing with current icons like Scottie Scheffler (who just won the British Open last weekend), Rory McElroy, Jordan Spieth, Brooks Koepka, Bryson DeChambeau, Will Zalatoris (very funny) and more is also manna from heaven for golf freaks.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for manna
Noun
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New York City exploded with joy on Saturday night, with hundreds of thousands of people taking to the streets after the Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA finals.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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The New York Knicks clinched their first NBA title in over five decades over the weekend, turning a city known for its sharp elbows, grit, and tough love into a bastion of joy, painting smiles on fans and casual observers alike as cheers rang through the New York City streets and beyond.—
Mason Leib,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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The reforms have the blessing of Raúl Castro, who, according to the Cuban state media outlet Cubadebate, attended the meeting via video call.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
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Gaudí is best known for the Sagrada Familia, where Pope Leo XIV presided over the blessing and inauguration of the central Tower of Jesus Christ on June 10, during events marking the centenary of the architect’s death.—
Emiliano de Pablos,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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The fifth annual LCCAs will air on June 17 on Peacock and Bravo, and fans are in for a treat.—
Emma Urdangen,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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Fill each compartment with an assortment of fruit, nuts and other treats and place it in the refrigerator.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
Noun
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Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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Avila pointed to lower-court decisions in Florida, including a 1st District Court of Appeal decision from 2000 in which out-of-state residents challenged Florida’s residency requirement to receive homestead benefits.—
Lawrence Mower Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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Fury’s personal preference is not known but his delight at returning to America at the weekend points to him being eager to fight there again.—
Chris McKenna,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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But stumbling into a town with a visual landscape that still shows Guedes' thumbprint was a delight.—
Matt Ozug,
NPR,
17 June 2026
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His influence could be a boon to the team.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
15 June 2026
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The agreement is a boon for Corning's optical communications division, which produces the networking solutions and fiber-optic cabling essential to data center development.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
13 June 2026
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With the third season of ‘The Vampire Lestat’–AMC’s series adaptation of Anne Rice’s iconic vampire novels of the same name–underway, viewers are once again gorging on a visual feast thanks to costume designer Lex Wood.—
Caroline Reilly,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Such systems support a shifting cast of scavengers and then microbes specialized to these fleeting feasts.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
10 June 2026
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For families Beyond the kids' pool in the outdoor courtyard, children are welcomed with a small gift and child-sized bathrobes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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The group took in more than $5 million in gifts, grants and contributions from 2020 through 2024, according to its tax returns.—
Haley Parsley,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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“Manna.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manna. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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