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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Noun
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Chesney stays grounded, grateful and faithful, in pursuit of the simple joys in life, living largely by the mantra of his memoir, .—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025 -
Paul Thomas Anderson fits a generation’s worth of cineplex joys into One Battle After Another, but the revolution refuses to get off the couch.—
Jonathan Lethem,
The New York Review of Books,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Traditionally, one of the key justifications for teamwork has been its psychological benefits—the energy that comes from collaboration, the reduced stress of shared responsibility, the excitement of building on each other’s ideas.—
François Candelon,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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The insurance plan is used is the 2026 second lowest-cost silver plan for essential health benefits with age adjustments.—
Berkeley Lovelace Jr,
NBC news,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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As the candy bowls linger from Halloween and holiday treats start to roll in, your teeth face a marathon of sugar exposure.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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When paired with treats and verbal praise for good behavior, these tools can help your dog out of the frantic barking loop.—
Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Wishing Coach Kelly, Coach Sloan, and the entire LSU family continued blessings and success.—
Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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In Black American culture, the broom represents a duality, warding off spirits but also attracting blessings.—
Meagan Jordan,
Rolling Stone,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That's right, Dairy Queen is getting in the holiday spirit with a new menu full of seasonal delights.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
29 Oct. 2025
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Playing this character is one of the great delights of my career.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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By the end of a run, players could have as many as 15 boons which, on top of temporary weapon upgrades, blessings from Moon, familiars, and more, creates a dizzying amount of customization that’s almost impossible to intentionally recreate verbatim on the regular.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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One of the biggest boons of the program is the association with Databricks, said Alpha Level CEO Mike Pozmantier, especially when trying to bag new customers.—
Richard Nieva,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The sale is packed with versatile finds perfect for upgrading your wardrobe—and many pieces would also make thoughtful early holiday gifts.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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But that year of experience was vital for Robinson to understand how to use his athletic gifts to attack defenses and how playing with pace is more than just trying to fly by your matchup every trip down the court.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Mannas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mannas. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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