manta

noun

ˈman-tə How to pronounce manta (audio)
Definition of mantanext
as in ray
any of several extremely large rays a manta glided along the sea bottom

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Recent Examples of manta Watching a documentary about mantas, reef sharks, or this area is one thing. — Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 1 Mar. 2026 The mantas are still spotted in May and October, but in fewer numbers. — Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025 Also in the Tuamotus, on the atoll of Tikehau, divers head out to Tuheiava Pass with Tikehau Diving for regular sightings of mantas at a cleaning station (pinnacles that draw large fish to have their gills, teeth, and carapaces cleaned by smaller ones). — Terry Ward, AFAR Media, 11 Sep. 2025 Divers can expect to explore underwater cliffs and walls teeming with mantas, tuna, and various species of sharks. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for manta
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  • The ingredient, which has been used in Europe and other countries for years, provides broad-spectrum protection against both UVA and UVB rays.
    — Kaitlyn Harvey, AJC.com, 17 July 2026
  • The style is hard-working in the heat, featuring the brand’s Omni-Shade UPF 50 to protect against harsh UVA and UVB rays that cause wrinkles and sunburn, respectively.
    — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
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“Manta.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manta. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

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