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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
This sensation is the manna of mountain climbing, a reason that so many of us return to peaks so high and massive the world seems infinite.
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Grayson Haver Currin, Outside Online, 9 Sep. 2024
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.
—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
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Grayson Haver Currin, Outside Online, 9 Sep. 2024
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for manna
Noun
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The others — Moira, Rita, and Luke, especially — are able to find joy in repelling Gilead from Boston.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
27 May 2025
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The activities that bring them joy in fifth grade may all get thrown out the window by eighth grade.—
Deborah Farmer Kris,
CNN Money,
27 May 2025
Noun
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Another Texan also gave this cocktail their blessing with a five-star review.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
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The high school club also operates with the blessing of Marlon Harvey, a 1980 Mount Carmel alum who now is commodore of the Jackson Park Yacht Club.—
Susan DeGrane,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
Noun
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All of this means that if Sabalenka is alive in the final four and Świątek is on the other side of the net, both are likely to be in the kind of form to give the sport a rare treat: the two of them actually playing one another.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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And for a real treat, pick up 80% off a busy board to keep little ones occupied.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Lost baggage has a maximum benefit of $2,500 per person.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
1 June 2025
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The attraction includes affordability, access to nature, and the growing food and drink scene — all of which benefit visitors, too.—
David Allan,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
Noun
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But turtles were seen popping their heads above the lake surface to the delight of many.—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
19 May 2025
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Hardiness Zone: 5 to 9 Hollyhocks are quintessential cottage garden plants, with showy blooms standing tall in the garden all summer long to the delight of pollinators and gardeners alike.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
18 May 2025
Noun
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The presence of more premium seating and luxury suites in the current Yankee Stadium has been a boon for the franchise.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
29 May 2025
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Read on to learn why upping your intake of resistant starch can be a boon for your gut and beyond and exactly how to get more of this good stuff into your diet.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
29 May 2025
Noun
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After a day in the park, feast on local salmon and greens grown on the property, stretch out in the yoga yurt or the sauna, and cozy up with a good book around the fire.—
Chloe Arrojado,
AFAR Media,
21 May 2025
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The cycle begins with the return of the first salmon in spring, which Pacific Northwest tribal nations honor with the First Salmon feast.—
Cheryl Katz,
Smithsonian Magazine,
19 May 2025
Noun
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However, invoking this ban now would have been a bad, bad look, not to mention a motivational gift to the league’s most talented team.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Every year, teachers help families with Christmas gifts and Thanksgiving dinners, Liggins said.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 May 2025
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“Manna.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manna. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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