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
  • Joy of living, the joy of playing on the beach, the joy of going to prom.
    — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • Several former players wondered aloud if the memory of the coffee is directly linked to the joy of the times.
    — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of joy
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  • What schools said about name change Queens and Elon in September announced plans to merge that became official in June after the universities’ accrediting agency gave its blessing.
    — Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
  • There’s a small percentage of guys that go to the NFL, but even at that, to be a first-round pick, to be one of 32, like that’s such a blessing.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
Definition of blessing
Noun
  • With gallons of sunscreen, truckloads of ice and innovative hot-weather treats like upside-down sundaes, day camps are keeping thousands of kids cool in Hotlanta’s record-breaking temperatures.
    — Cassidy Alexander, AJC.com, 24 July 2026
  • Fourth, treat culture, like employee retention and customer satisfaction, as critical balance-sheet issues, not just HR concerns.
    — Bill Conerly, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of treat
Noun
  • Those with felony drug convictions face SNAP benefit bans for six months or, in some cases, lifetime bans.
    — Amber Gaudet July 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
  • The strongest benefits appeared when participants took at least 600 milligrams daily for eight weeks or longer.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 18, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 July 2026
Definition of benefit
Noun
  • Oskar’s artistic selections over his tenure have brought undeniable delight to audiences of all ages.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 22 July 2026
  • Offering a balance of tang, savoriness and effervescence that is sure to surprise and delight.
    — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 21 July 2026
Definition of delight
Noun
  • While any joint-production agreement will require some time to execute, this was nonetheless an enormous boon for Ukraine’s long-term security.
    — Ihor N. Stelmach, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026
  • These changes – along with, crucially, incredible performances from the players themselves and compelling matchups that have included the boogeyman Dodgers in both of the last two World Series – have been a boon to the game.
    — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
Definition of boon
Noun
  • Coconut and sweet potato soup with cinnamon dumplings and wagyu beef fillets are decorated with edible flowers and foaming sauces—the experience is as much of a feast for the eyes as the tastebuds.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026
  • And while fans have been sated by the footballing feast, FIFA and its member associations have gorged on the tournament’s fruits.
    — Tom Kludt, Vanity Fair, 17 July 2026
Definition of feast
Noun
  • Staff visit mothers in the hospital, bring small gifts to celebrate their new babies, conduct developmental screenings and connect families with evaluations or services when needed.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
  • The gift is the latest step in an aggressive national expansion that has the 153-year-old university opening a New York City campus this fall, planning a graduate campus in West Palm Beach, and building a quantum-computing institute in Chattanooga.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 23 July 2026
Definition of gift

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