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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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
Lost and stranded on a narrow ledge on a frigid night, the father came upon a backpack that – like manna from heaven – was filled with emergency blankets, water, snacks, a small tent and other supplies.
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Ray Sanchez, CNN, 22 Feb. 2025
Another unique element in the mix is manna, a natural sweetener culled from ash trees found in the area.
—Catherine Sabino, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
This sensation is the manna of mountain climbing, a reason that so many of us return to peaks so high and massive the world seems infinite.
—Grayson Haver Currin, Outside Online, 9 Sep. 2024
The manna trees, or Eucalyptus viminalis, along this public roadside, which is situated more or less in the center of the island, and throughout the national park, were planted many years ago by park rangers and volunteers.
—Elizabeth Warkentin, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 July 2024
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Ray Sanchez, CNN, 22 Feb. 2025
Another unique element in the mix is manna, a natural sweetener culled from ash trees found in the area.
—Catherine Sabino, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
This sensation is the manna of mountain climbing, a reason that so many of us return to peaks so high and massive the world seems infinite.
—Grayson Haver Currin, Outside Online, 9 Sep. 2024
The manna trees, or Eucalyptus viminalis, along this public roadside, which is situated more or less in the center of the island, and throughout the national park, were planted many years ago by park rangers and volunteers.
—Elizabeth Warkentin, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for manna
Noun
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That state, known as flow, brings a quiet joy that lingers long after a trip ends.—
Sarah Groen,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Aug. 2025
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The moments of joy and lightness are interspersed with shots of Williams in deep contemplation.—
Audrey Gibbs,
The Tennessean,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Earlier this year, Brosnan also gave his blessing for Taylor-Johnson.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Aug. 2025
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Instead of taking this as a personal attack, start to look at it as a blessing.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Brown Butter Apple Cobbler, for example, is a sweet treat perfect for adding to fall menus.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Aug. 2025
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These may be the perfect treat for that last dog walk before bed.—
Emily Earlenbaugh,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The benefits to communities of scaling deep should not be underestimated.—
Tima Bansal,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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But for many global south countries, these are acceptable trade-offs for tangible benefits.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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And then there’s Preserve, a delight for the taste buds where food preservation is central to the dining experience.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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These pretty little shortcakes are a delight to make and enjoy—the perfect way to spend an afternoon with Grandma!—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
10 Aug. 2025
Noun
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But Anthony does not need to be Barry Bonds (seven MVPs) or even Shohei Ohtani (three) to have this deal be a financial boon for a player who, just three months ago, could not legally buy a drink.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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And from the art department’s point of view, what a boon.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
30 July 2025
Noun
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During the holidays, a fisherman might go out to catch crab and prepare a grand feast for everyone – Dungeness being one Bay Area answer to roasted turkey.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
13 Aug. 2025
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Yet, taxpayers are left out, footing the bill for what resembles a feast.—
Frank Ricci,
Hartford Courant,
10 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The Milwaukee Sentinel reported on its front page Aug. 14, 1937, that Milwaukee County had accepted a $60,000 gift to build a concert bandshell in Washington Park on the city's west side.—
Chris Foran,
jsonline.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Each gift compounds, creating opportunities not just for today, but for years to come.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Manna.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manna. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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