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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 was manna for kids, who could text (or sext) each other without fear of their parents’ prying eyes.
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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
Perhaps a day will come when being presented with AI art will be akin to receiving manna from heaven or the golden apples from Gaia’s enchanted tree—gifts of the gods that are free, invaluable, and inexhaustible.
—Meghan O'Gieblyn, WIRED, 20 Feb. 2024
But make no mistake: This abundance of Sondheim was manna in a lean theatrical year.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2023
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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
Perhaps a day will come when being presented with AI art will be akin to receiving manna from heaven or the golden apples from Gaia’s enchanted tree—gifts of the gods that are free, invaluable, and inexhaustible.
—Meghan O'Gieblyn, WIRED, 20 Feb. 2024
But make no mistake: This abundance of Sondheim was manna in a lean theatrical year.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for manna
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Think of the way Jon M. Chu, Cynthia Erivo, and Ariana Grande honed the message that Wicked was not just a remarkably successful capitalization of Broadway IP but a tribute to radical joy.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
28 Jan. 2025
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Instead of being detrimental to my mental health, as so many stereotypical wedding events frequently are, our wedding events only added to my joy.—
Lina Hidalgo,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2025
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This may be a blessing in disguise for A Real Pain’s Kieran Culkin, who is on the verge of sweeping every Supporting Acting prize in existence, as the Best Picture snub helps his campaign retain at least a little underdog charm.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
23 Jan. 2025
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The OpenAI blessing: OpenAI introduced its Operator web agent and a number of collaborations with companies like eBay , DoorDash , Instacart , Booking Holdings ’ Priceline, Etsy and Uber , among others.—
Kavitha Shastry,
CNBC,
23 Jan. 2025
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Surprise summer treats like s’mores, bonfires before sunset, and ice cream socials fit for kids and adults alike make days spent at the Inn that much sweeter.—
Eliseé Browchuk,
Vogue,
3 Feb. 2025
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In 2023, Ben played a Dunkin' employee serving unsuspecting attendees drinks and treats in a hidden camera-like spot.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
3 Feb. 2025
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Ogwumike talked to The Athletic at the end of last season about how that benefit has extended her career.—
Sabreena Merchant,
The Athletic,
1 Feb. 2025
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McRae’s songs followed lively sets from No Doubt and P!nk, two of the many artists who joined forces for Thursday night’s benefit show.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
31 Jan. 2025
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That’s the delight of Morandi: his comedy has no rise or fall.—
Jackson Arn,
The New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2025
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But most cats continue to knead blankets and pillows for the rest of their life, to the delight of humans.—
Claire Thornton,
USA TODAY,
31 Jan. 2025
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The skyrocketing costs associated with the AI revolution have been a boon for companies like Nvidia, Broadcom, and Marvell, which have thrived on the explosive demand for AI chips and services.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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The potential of lower costs could be a boon for Meta.—
Jonathan Vanian,Jordan Novet,Lora Kolodny,Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
28 Jan. 2025
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Thanks to his partnership with Goldbelly, though, anyone throughout the United States is now able to whip up a Kann feast for their friends and family.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
31 Jan. 2025
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Each pack includes wings with dipping sauces, your choice of sides, gallon-sized beverages and dessert to round out the feast.—
Tamia Boyd,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Jan. 2025
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Doris Brynner, a longtime head of Dior’s home furnishings and gift department, died Saturday at 93 in Lausanne, Switzerland, after a short illness, her daughter Victoria confirmed to WWD.—
Miles Socha,
WWD,
1 Feb. 2025
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Before the skydive The entirety of Wampler’s TikTok account was actually a Christmas gift from his children, Joe Wampler said.—
Paloma Chavez,
Sacramento Bee,
1 Feb. 2025
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“Manna.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manna. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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