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
  • Tactically, Norway seem to struggle with wide forwards, and direct, skilful players have had joy against them at this World Cup.
    — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 11 July 2026
  • Then, through circumstances beyond their control, the joy was gone, and instead they were forced to play in defense of our national pride and honor.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
Definition of joy
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  • With the blessing and support of the Forest Service, the tribe began working to restore parts of its homeland — not as a shrubland, or thick conifer forest, but an open and free tapestry anchored by oaks.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • Social media is like a blessing and curse, but the good part about it is that people who are seeing the show again or seeing it for the first time.
    — Brayden Garcia July 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026
Definition of blessing
Noun
  • Twenty-two vendors from the barbecue belt and beyond will serve up smoky treats.
    — Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
  • And so shout out to Radio Bakery for making that beautiful treat.
    — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 July 2026
Definition of treat
Noun
  • If an employer chooses to grant recognition, no election takes place, and the parties begin bargaining a contract that sets standards for wages, working conditions and benefits.
    — Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • Sign up for an Amazon Prime membership to get exclusive perks and benefits all year, including grocery delivery.
    — Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Definition of benefit
Noun
  • Unexpectedly, and to the delight of many, Audio Research’s engineers found a single chassis gave better performance than its predecessor, the two-chassis Reference 10.
    — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 8 July 2026
  • Just north of town sits Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR), your basecamp for outdoor delight.
    — Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of delight
Noun
  • The acceleration of technology has been a boon for the world of history, creating new ways to reach audiences hungry to learn more about the past.
    — Paul Buccieri, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026
  • The biggest boon for the company in the quarter may have been soaring gas prices resulting from the war in Iran.
    — Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 2 July 2026
Definition of boon
Noun
  • An epic with supernatural and epigenetic overtones, this debut novel looks like a feast of a story.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 July 2026
  • The release was inspired by a Victorian holiday feast rather than a traditional bourbon flavor profile, creating a spirit meant to evoke roasted meat, evergreen forest, and winter fruit in the same glass.
    — Emily Price, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of feast
Noun
  • Typically, big-money gifts come after a donor has expressed a desire to support a particular cause or idea or group.
    — Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 10 July 2026
  • Rather than rooting themselves in any one tradition, Sonenshein and Vahle achieve cohesion through their style — a conscious, effective unity of their culinary gifts.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Definition of gift

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