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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As a band that, with each album, has been traveling more towards joy, play, and relief, Laraaji makes sense as a collaborator.—
Emma Madden,
Pitchfork,
4 Sep. 2025
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In more recent versions, joy is emphasized over shame.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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And tuned in en masse, as Netflix themselves would tell you (with the league’s blessing).—
John Cassillo,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Those early stumbles may have been a blessing in disguise.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Here’s how to clean a couch, spot-treat stains, and protect your sofa from future damage.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
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Costumed performers and children with baskets of treats paraded through the community, drawing cheers from families lining the sidewalks.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For her, bedrooms and dining rooms, in particular, benefit from the romance and visual depth these prints offer.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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Some social benefit incentives don’t work in the right direction.—
Kristen Edgreen Kaufman,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But Smith is a delight to watch.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Haunted Scream Park opening weekend 'Tis the season for frights and delights!—
Caroline Ritzie,
The Enquirer,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The wider adoption of these technologies would be a boon for the country.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Sep. 2025
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This weekend has been a huge boon to movie theater owners after the vital summer season ended with a whimper.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But up until Meursault, who’s played by Benjamin Voisin (star of Ozon’s memorable teen drama, Summer of 85), gets arrested for shooting a young Algerian man (Abderrahmane Dehkani) point blank on the beach, The Stranger is a feast of sights, sounds and existential turmoil.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Sep. 2025
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These leaders often operate in feast-or-famine cycles.—
Jack McCullough,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This expansion is made possible through a lead gift from the Maguire Foundation.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Another is Jacquemus’ signature and handwritten elements, appearing both on the gift box and on the white linen draped around bottles.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Manna.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manna. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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