MANNAS Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

mannas

noun

plural of manna

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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Noun

Christine Baranski is one of the great joys of my life — to have been able to work with her, not just on that show, but on The Big Bang Theory.

— Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026
Hunter also hopes the show will attract new members and show younger people the joys of quilting.

— Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of joys

Noun

In 2021, the Biden administration increased SNAP benefits by 21% above inflation, costing $300 billion over the next decade, according to the Economic Policy Innovation Center.

— Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026
But Lamont says the consumers are actually paying less this year than last year due to the complicated nuances of the controversial public benefits charges.

— Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of benefits

Noun

Ethnographic research from northwest Armenia, published in 2024, describes people bathing the baby while reciting prayers and blessings.

— Shushan Karapetian, The Conversation, 19 Oct. 2026
Jewish, Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist and humanist blessings closed the ceremony.

— Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of blessings

Noun

See 15 inflatables and eight animatronics lining the lawn, creating a scene that’s both eerie and whimsical to delights neighbors.

— Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026
Grenada The new year marks the 150th anniversary of Spicemas, the annual August carnival in Grenada, which is known as the Spice Island due to its cultivation of nutmeg, cloves and other scented delights.

— Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of delights

Noun

Lower agricultural revenue would leave the government with less money, and lower domestic food production would drive up consumer prices—both boons to the most extreme Peronist populists running against Milei in 2027.

— DAN RESTREPO, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2026
Live captioning, one of the biggest boons of waveguide smart glasses, also works well on the MemoMind.

— Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of boons

Noun

Brides and others looking for luxury floral bouquets and gifts will be able to find them at a new floral shop that will open in Folsom.

— Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026
According to experts, charities generally are not allowed to accept gifts with specific conditions, unless there is a justifiable reason.

— Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of gifts

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