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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Valdi recounts the joys of working with Colman Domingo, getting pooped on by a rat, and winning $50 from director Antoine Fuqua.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 June 2026 -
As for what makes the hideaway so magical, the actor offered a glimpse at the joys of mountain life in his WSJ profile.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Under the current terms, the developers will pay the city a $9 million public benefits contribution, for a combined total of $38 million.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 Dec. 2025
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After all, charter members were awarded certain benefits.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Designed for sharing and connection at the table, the Big Night Out experience includes cheese fondue paired with artisan breads and fresh dippers, a salad course, premium entrée fondue and a chocolate fondue finale served with sweet treats and fresh fruit.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 June 2026
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Regions like Brittany and Bordeaux have their own distinctive baking traditions, with buttery treats that come shaped like bicycle wheels or coated in beeswax.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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Some of them are also thought to invite blessings, like prosperity and fertility.—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
20 Aug. 2025
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All of the true stories on this list are disasters sprung from travel mishaps, so next time you get annoyed because baggage delivery is a little sluggish, be sure to count your blessings.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Epidaurus To discover even more historical delights, visit Epidaurus, located about a two-hour drive from Athens on the northeastern side of the Peloponnese.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
8 June 2026
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Fried delights have been a part of Rioja’s playbook since Jennifer Jasinski and Beth Gruitch opened the restaurant in 2004, Dale said.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
2 June 2026
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Quite a few counties across the Charlotte region in both Carolinas see data centers as economic boons.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Dec. 2025
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With the various boons, his administration might have also created the condition for a boom in enhanced oil recovery, similar to the earlier one in fracking.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Vaccination is one of the greatest gifts humanity has ever given itself.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The declaration, in honor of the billionaire philanthropist whose gifts boosted arts, science, education and cultural causes and more across Los Angeles for decades, marks a collaboration between the County of Los Angeles and the cities of Los Angeles, Santa Monica and Beverly Hills.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2026
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“Mannas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mannas. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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