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
  • The joy and relief felt by Rose’s very long-term fans might well be compared to the sensation Democrat-leaning voters are feeling at the midterm results in the US.
    — Sarah Mower, Vogue, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Thank you to everyone who shared in those nights of joy, love and resistance.
    — Alex Suskind, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of joy
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  • After his death, the future of BajaLite was looking grim, until just weeks ago when DRX operators Ron Stobaugh and John Slavic took up ownership of the class, with Sohren’s family’s blessing.
    — Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 4 Nov. 2026
  • While the fire was horrible, Hong said some blessings have emerged from the tragedy.
    — Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of blessing
Noun
  • Pair festive treats with fragrant tea blends or pop the bubbly.
    — Allison Yates, Midwest Living, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Chocolate chip cookies, of the slice-and-bake style, were charming, chewy sweet treats.
    — Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of treat
Noun
  • The additional accessories and benefits are intended to provide extra value beyond the cleaner itself, particularly for homeowners preparing their pools for the swimming season.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Late last month, GXO unveiled the opening of a strategic logistics hub in Malaysia, offering the benefits of a free trade zone (FTZ) alongside direct connectivity to major manufacturing centers, ports and airports in the region.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of benefit
Noun
  • The boysenberry, a Knott’s creation, is a delight, a sort of midpoint between a blackberry and a raspberry, although sweeter than both.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
  • One of the guests chuckles with evil delight when Kerry confirms that someone got in trouble.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of delight
Noun
  • Those data points can be a boon to retailers helping consumers shop across multiple brands and styles, according to footwear and technology executives at the 2026 WWD Apparel and Retail CEO Summit last week.
    — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
  • This is a boon to Democrats’ legislative goals — and to my own mental health.
    — Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of boon
Noun
  • Listed below are the feast days of notable saints, ordered by calendar date and chronologically when dates coincide.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
  • More popular are the evening Polynesian dance shows from groups like Kari Kari and Te Ra’ai, the latter of which comes with a traditional (if highly theatrical) umu feast cooked in an underground earth oven with hot stones.
    — Mark Johanson, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of feast
Noun
  • Black Friday brings $600 off plus complimentary gifts For Black Friday, iGarden is offering the K70 at US$699, down from its regular retail price of US$1,299.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Court filings allege that Sapov became obsessed with the victim, tracked down their relatives on social media and sent gifts to the victim’s residence.
    — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Nov. 2026
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