1
as in joy
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 blessing
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 manna
The manna trees, or Eucalyptus viminalis, along this public roadside, which is situated more or less in the center of the island, and throughout the national park, were planted many years ago by park rangers and volunteers.
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Elizabeth Warkentin, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 July 2024
Pardons and clemency will rain down like manna on Jan. 6, 2021, insurrectionists.
—Colbert I. King, Washington Post, 3 July 2024
This was manna for kids, who could text (or sext) each other without fear of their parents’ prying eyes.
—Cheri Lucas Rowlands, Longreads, 25 June 2024
The relics are believed to have healing powers and to this day seem to excrete a watery liquid known as manna, and their transfer is celebrated each May by Roman Catholics and Orthodox Christians alike.
—Lara Jakes, New York Times, 10 June 2024
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Elizabeth Warkentin, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 July 2024
Pardons and clemency will rain down like manna on Jan. 6, 2021, insurrectionists.
—Colbert I. King, Washington Post, 3 July 2024
This was manna for kids, who could text (or sext) each other without fear of their parents’ prying eyes.
—Cheri Lucas Rowlands, Longreads, 25 June 2024
The relics are believed to have healing powers and to this day seem to excrete a watery liquid known as manna, and their transfer is celebrated each May by Roman Catholics and Orthodox Christians alike.
—Lara Jakes, New York Times, 10 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for manna
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During a press conference moderated by Variety, Pascal noted that his scenes with Luna were a joy to play after being separated for much of season 1.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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The world would bloom with new energy, novel ideas, and joy.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
28 Mar. 2025
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That construction proved to be a blessing — the unpredictability made game-planning against the Gamecocks difficult — and a curse.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Also, having a fun night out and discovering new things in each city and visiting some of the landmarks and absorbing that city’s unique culture is such a blessing.—
Jackie Fields,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Why cats go wild for the treat Decide on an approach For some medications, administering pills can be as simple as waiting for your cat to chow down.—
Marina Pitofsky,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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Here’s a rundown of all the sweet treats that made the cut, including what won in round one.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Apr. 2025
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The future trajectory will depend on addressing adoption barriers, clarifying regulatory frameworks, and demonstrating tangible benefits to the scientific community.—
Chrissa McFarlane,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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In these cases, the program pays benefits to the worker (if living) and eligible family members.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Apr. 2025
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Get The Recipe Cherry Delight As the name implies, this cool dessert is a true delight.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
2 Apr. 2025
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And to the delight of pilots and passengers, everyone on board has access to high-speed Internet through Starlink.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Apr. 2025
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Having another player of that skill level is a boon for Maurice and the Panthers as the playoffs approach.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
29 Mar. 2025
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With a boon from the city to the tune of $2.5 million, plus $4.3 million granted to the city by the Idaho Transportation Department and funneled toward the project, the overpass is finally in sight.—
Marcus Dorsey,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Mar. 2025
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There was also visual feast thanks to a drone show from Skymagic, a global events company based in the north of England.—
Carlton Reid,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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What to do and where to stay in Bangkok Bustling Bangkok, Thailand’s capital city, is a feast for the senses and one of Asia’s megacities.—
Chris Dong,
AFAR Media,
2 Apr. 2025
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The wines aren’t really exported, either, so a bottle carried carefully back to the USA makes a welcome gift.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
3 Apr. 2025
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Be Forward-Looking If feedback is such a gift, why do most of us hate receiving it as well as giving it?—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Manna.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manna. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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