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 By the way, his mishandling of snowstorms and their aftermath has been manna for comedians. — Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 20 Feb. 2026 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
  • For many, Menorca, one of Spain’s Balearic Islands, is synonymous with summer which makes Son Ermità like the thrill of the first dip in the sea in the morning or the joy of the last swim at dusk.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Offer one useful idea, keep the plan simple, and save space for joy too.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of joy
Noun
  • On Tuesday, developers with Boise’s Conger Group secured the Meridian City Council’s blessing to annex roughly 20 acres of land southeast of Lake Hazel and Locust Grove roads and build 167 houses there.
    — Rose Evans August 20, Idaho Statesman, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The famous Norman invasion of England came with the blessing of Pope Alexander II—but why?
    — Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of blessing
Noun
  • Families filled the Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne over April spring break, where a $100 million transformation made the island hotel absolutely glisten (the daily treat-and-cocktail cart in the lobby also helped).
    — Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Ice cream was a rare and expensive treat for centuries because of the difficulty of storing ice.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of treat
Noun
  • Websites for ayahuasca retreats highlight the emotional and spiritual benefits of the nonstop vomiting that comes from ingesting the plant mixture.
    — T.M. Brown, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Those 45-minutes-per-game triangular tournaments offer the lowest physical benefit according to the sports scientists The Athletic spoke to.
    — George Edwards, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of benefit
Noun
  • But that misses the delight Arzner took in her stars and in the backlot drama of the studios.
    — Anne E. Fernald, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Here again, in this slim book, the narrative unfolds in fragments, every sentence drawing you deeper into the delights of language.
    — Amitava Kumar, New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of delight
Noun
  • Originally opened in 1965, Rockingham Speedway has long been a rite of passage in the sport of racing, as well as an economic and cultural boon in Richmond County.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 14 Aug. 2026
  • What seems like a nuisance turns out to be a boon as Mercury harmonizes with Uranus.
    — USA TODAY, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of boon
Noun
  • The quakes hit as La Guaira was marking the feast of San Juan, an annual celebration featuring the ritual beating of drums.
    — Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Mats of bacteria thrived on this fecal feast, and some animals came to graze on the bacteria.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of feast
Noun
  • Over the years, The Book Rack has offered thousands of books across a wide range of fiction and nonfiction genres, along with candles, notebooks, bookish gifts and more than 100 puzzles.
    — Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Prosecutors caught the elder Spitze helping his son contact four minor victims to try silencing them with gifts or orders to destroy evidence.
    — Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 20 Aug. 2026
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