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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
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.
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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
The media days sessions are yielding news like manna from the sky.
—Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 12 July 2025
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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
The media days sessions are yielding news like manna from the sky.
—Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for manna
Noun
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More than 200 trees are just days away from full blossoms, providing more joy for Gipson and anyone who appreciates poetry in motion.—
Noel Brennan,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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This may be the quietest song on our list, but the acoustic guitars and breathy vocal evince quiet joy and more than a bit of sexiness.—
Brett Milano,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Therein lies the blessing and the curse.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
9 Apr. 2026
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You're forced to reckon with the fact that life itself is a wonder, a gift, a profound blessing.—
Angeline Jane Bernabe,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Peaches is described as affectionate and well-balanced — enjoying car rides, treats and quiet time at home.—
Caroline Foreback,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Georgia peach ice cream sandwich is a cool sweet treat.—
Henri Hollis,
AJC.com,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The night of the killing On the night of Sunday, March 9, 1941, Funk took Welsh to the final performance of the Police Circus at Municipal Auditorium, a benefit put on by the Hamid-Morton Circus to support the Kansas City Police Department.—
Patrick Salland,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2026
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Within a few hours, Dworin would be out the door and back home, and by the next day, exercising and enjoying the benefits of the marvels of modern medical technology.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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To some umps’ great dismay—and fans’ utter delight—calls are indeed getting overturned, with all the suspense of a Roman emperor deciding on a gladiator’s fate.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
8 Apr. 2026
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The plush spa wrap is the ultimate après-shower delight made with ultra-soft fabric.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Trump’s recent threats will further encourage Canada and the European member states in their efforts to rely less on the US for security – a shift that is a boon to their own domestic defence industries.—
Chas Newkey-Burden,
TheWeek,
7 Apr. 2026
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The low sale price may reflect troubled times for the local economy, but the nonprofit’s leaders want to turn it into a boon for local public school educators, who will be offered first dibs to rent the apartments there at affordable rates.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The miles of sedge and duvet-thick moss formed the basis of a feast for seasonal caribou, grizzlies, muskox, and roughly 200 bird species.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
6 Apr. 2026
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On Thanksgiving 2022, as the family was enjoying their holiday feast, Matthew noticed that Harold all of a sudden looked distressed.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The defendant had just delivered a box of Barbies to the family’s Wise County home — Barbies that Athena’s stepmother had ordered as a Christmas gift for the 7-year-old.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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Other gifts included a traditional Bedouin tent and tables, cushions and carpets that Epstein later set up on his island.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Manna.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manna. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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