manna

noun

ˈma-nə How to pronounce manna (audio)
Definition of mannanext
1
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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2
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 And for any kid looking for beats to sample, those Brown-Stubblefield LPs and 45s were manna. — Literary Hub, 12 Nov. 2025 Parents’ insistence that children do what they’re told, and the resentment that creates on both sides, are manna for the beast. — 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 Laurie Whitwell landed a nice interview with Manchester United prospect Ayden Heaven, who is manna from heaven for headline writers. — Phil Hay, New York Times, 10 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for manna
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manna
  1. joy
  2. blessing
  3. treat
  4. benefit
  5. delight
  6. boon
  7. feast
  8. gift
Noun
  • Arnetra and her sister, Akiva, described Darius as a joker, always striving to bring joy to those around him.
    — Maveah Griffith, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
  • Prawn and black truffle dumplings are a joy, the shimmering black casings colored with charcoal powder and stuffed with toothsome shrimp.
    — Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Definition of joy
Noun
  • And when Simon sought his counsel before traveling to South Africa, Belafonte famously urged him to first seek the movement’s blessing — advice Simon did not take.
    — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2026
  • Now, the company sets its eyes on Hong Kong, this time with China’s blessing.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 29 July 2026
Definition of blessing
Noun
  • For dessert, the tiramisu is a never-miss classic and the pistacchio mille feuille de (only available for dinner) was a really fun, flavorful treat.
    — Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • Afternoon lemonade and homemade treats are laid out for guests to nibble on before dinner.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 July 2026
Definition of treat
Noun
  • Engineers and policymakers have to study the benefits and feasibility before committing taxpayer cash and efforts.
    — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 26 July 2026
  • Chinese researchers say this approach could bring major economic benefits to the domestic yak industry.
    — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Definition of benefit
Noun
  • One, a delight for the kitchen — the pressure, the camaraderie, the artist's heart, the pirate's adoration of heat and knives — and, another, hard drugs.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 July 2026
  • The friend laughs and dips her head toward her hand on the bar in delight.
    — Liz Johnson, USA Today, 29 July 2026
Definition of delight
Noun
  • The promotion of both young prospects, as well as switch-hitting shortstop Jhonny Level, who dominated the Cal League before moving up to High-A Eugene, has been a boon for San Jose.
    — Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 26 July 2026
  • But now days after the final, local hospitality professionals say the weeks of the World Cup weren’t the boon promised, and for some, the event may have sidelined other potential business.
    — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
Definition of boon
Noun
  • From Lorde and Charli XCX to Tate McRae and Olivia Dean, this year’s bookers have provided audiences with a feast of choices.
    — Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026
  • Modern and minimalist, this three-bedroom is great for a family and has both a rooftop and a patio for an al fresco feast.
    — Katie Silcox, Vogue, 24 July 2026
Definition of feast
Noun
  • The Herald reported Whitaker’s statement on July 17 in a story that first disclosed the GMCVB’s ticket gift to Rodriguez through the commissioner’s political action committee, A Bolder Florida.
    — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • Reid’s constancy is one of the gifts that has led him to the pinnacle of the NFL as the fourth-winningest coach in league history.
    — Vahe Gregorian July 31, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
Definition of gift

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