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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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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
Noun
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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 -
Jesni Sam had eagerly awaited the everyday joys of building a life with her husband.—
Caroline Silva,
AJC.com,
6 June 2026
Noun
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The money can help cover medical costs, mental health treatment, lost wages, funeral expenses and more — up to $70,000 in lifetime benefits.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Most of the benefits from larger tax cuts have already been exhausted, Zandi said.—
Alex Harring,Deena Zaidi,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
Noun
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This is by reservation only and includes tea, sandwiches, scones, and sweet treats.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
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Protein-first cooking treats nutrient density as the organizing principle of a meal rather than an afterthought.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
Noun
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If the answer is no, then zip it — and count your blessings.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2026
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The always-devout Oden sometimes turned the traditional giving of blessings into a competition of sorts.—
Julio Ojeda-Zapata,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
Noun
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These delights have been a favorite of holiday parties for decades.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
3 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
Noun
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Programs like this are massive boons to parents who are often stranded without pediatric advice in between their hospital visits.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Today’s space industry, too, offers many economic boons, with companies such as SpaceX and Blue Origin employing thousands.—
Anastasia Klimchynskaya,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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 11 Jun. 2026.
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