mannas

noun

plural of manna
1
as in joys
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 benefits
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 Synonyms for mannas
  1. joys
  2. benefits
  3. treats
  4. blessings
  5. delights
  6. boons
  7. gifts
Noun
  • On a recent commute to the Allure office, commerce market editor Sarah Hoffmann picked up a new base routine from Laura Mercier and rediscovered the joys of loitering in a Sephora.
    — Sarah Hoffmann, Allure, 1 July 2026
  • One of the joys of Air, down to the breathy purity of its title, is its contempt for design—an easy target, but one for which Kracht has sharpened his blade.
    — Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026
Definition of joys
Noun
  • Both chickpea pasta and whole-wheat pasta offer distinct nutritional benefits and can contribute to a balanced diet.
    — Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 8 July 2026
  • One solution to some of these problems is collective licensing, which seeks to make these benefits available to all creators, while reducing the costs and administrative burden of mass licensing.
    — Zoey Forbes, The Dial, 7 July 2026
Definition of benefits
Noun
  • Play soft music to drown out fireworks blasts and give your pet something to do, like putting treats inside an interactive toy, to keep them calm and happy.
    — Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • Citrus trends take center stage during summer, but there’s been a rise in berry-donning looks that are making a strong case for sticking to the teensy treats.
    — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 3 July 2026
Definition of treats
Noun
  • The blessings of liberty were secured for some, while others were told to wait.
    — Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • The jewels were welcomed home in an elaborate ceremony with traditional blessings by Buddhist monks.
    — Will Croxton, CBS News, 28 June 2026
Definition of blessings
Noun
  • Ham delights are always the potluck MVPs, and these crowd-pleasing sliders are a breeze to make (only 10 minutes of hands-on time) and will be gone almost as fast.
    — Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 2 July 2026
  • The list, which includes specific, detailed items about the delights and routines of daily life, grows as the narrator ages and contends with their own joy and loneliness.
    — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026
Definition of delights
Noun
  • Disney’s live-action remakes have largely been box-office boons for the company, with a few exceptions.
    — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • This is one of the biggest boons of our studio becoming a part of Netflix.
    — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 30 June 2026
Definition of boons
Noun
  • Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez also asked for no gifts at their Venice wedding, instead telling invitees that donations were being made on their behalf to the UNESCO Venice Office, CORILA and Venice International University.
    — Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2026
  • Few birthday gifts top the Statue of Liberty, which France commissioned for the centennial of American independence.
    — Max Grinstein, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2026
Definition of gifts
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