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
  • Did the woman who has spent a career immersed in romance with all of its joys and sorrows really exchange vows in what's essentially her workplace?
    — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • During her appearance on Kylie Kelce's Not Gonna Lie podcast, Hudson bonded with the mom of four, 34, about the joys of having children.
    — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 2 July 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
  • The market offers fresh breads, ice cream, Chinese, Mexican and Filipino food and many other treats.
    — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • Instead of tightening a leash or pushing on a dog’s back to force them to do a trick, pooches are commonly rewarded with treats, toys or positive affirmations.
    — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 10 July 2026
Definition of treats
Noun
  • The Liberty Medal honors men and women of courage and conviction who strive to secure the blessings of liberty for people around the globe, the Constitution Center explains.
    — Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
  • The blessings of liberty were secured for some, while others were told to wait.
    — Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Definition of blessings
Noun
  • Savor small delights and share them generously without overspending.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026
  • Having left their farm and loved ones behind, Laura describes the Ingalls’ near 800-mile journey West as one rife with excitement and new delights.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 9 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
  • The lawsuit recruiters came to their town bearing gifts, several residents told The Times.
    — Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
  • Both ideas were kind of expensive, so the three of us agreed to split the costs of both gifts.
    — Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 11 July 2026
Definition of gifts
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