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as in reward
something offered or given in return for a service performed
a bounty was offered for information leading to the capture of the criminal
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as in generosity
the quality or state of being generous
her bounty at Halloween was known throughout the neighborhood
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as in yield
the total amount collected or obtained especially at one time
the record-breaking bounty from this year's corn harvest
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Recent Examples of bounty
Suddenly, stickers with red, purple or orange edges became especially sought-after, and collectors have put huge bounties on ultra-rare, black-bordered, 1-of-1s — as in, one in the world — depicting Messi, Ronaldo, Lamine Yamal and other big stars.
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Dave Skretta,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
If your basil plant is lush, put the bounty to use and try some new basil recipes.
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Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
The twisting blacktop was built for travelers seeking Appalachian overlooks and a panoramic drive for all seasons, with undulating slopes of color in the fall and a bounty of forest canopy in summer.
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Sarah Rose,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2026
From ripe peaches to sweet corn to juicy watermelon, the summer season brings with it a bounty of tasty, fresh produce.
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Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
23 June 2026
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Dave Skretta,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
If your basil plant is lush, put the bounty to use and try some new basil recipes.
—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
The twisting blacktop was built for travelers seeking Appalachian overlooks and a panoramic drive for all seasons, with undulating slopes of color in the fall and a bounty of forest canopy in summer.
—
Sarah Rose,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2026
From ripe peaches to sweet corn to juicy watermelon, the summer season brings with it a bounty of tasty, fresh produce.
—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for bounty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bounty
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As the search stretched into its second week, the ranch offered a $5,000 reward for information leading to Gracie’s safe return.
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Anonymous tips may be eligible for a reward of up to $25,000.
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When storage itself is put on display, of course, the museum is still speaking, declaring both the wealth of its holdings and its generosity in sharing them.
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Badly wounded in a battle of revenge, Robin Hood is brought to a priory and tended by Sister Brigid (Jodie Comer), whose generosity awakens his finer feelings and spurs him to virtuous, self-sacrificing action.
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But so have yields for other countries’ bonds as the world grapples with what the US-Israeli war with Iran means for inflation.
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Tokenized real-world assets have expanded from roughly $5 billion at the start of 2025 to over $30 billion by mid-2026, while on-chain private credit has continued offering yields of 8% to 12%, far above treasury rates.
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Why the at-home mani pedi trend is growing Three forces are driving the shift, including DIY beauty habits that stuck after the pandemic, the rising price of salon services and a steady stream of social tutorials that make at-home nails feel achievable.
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Providing indefinite joy for the price of just one night at a hotel, this Instagram-worthy blow-up shelter is practically a portable tiny home that sets up within a few minutes.
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And the gap between what nonprofits are being asked to solve and what philanthropy is positioned to support is widening.
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If the bet pays off, America gets the growth, the jobs and the technology — and eventually the philanthropy.
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Check out our other Revolve sale picks for the clothing haul of your dreams.
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The mining firm could not find an electric haul truck that met the mine’s needs, so the company worked with equipment maker Longking to design a custom truck for the site.
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Since the Labour Party took office in 2024, average weekly pay, adjusted for inflation and excluding bonuses, has inched up less than 1% to £494 ($651), according to the UK statistics office — hardly better than the growth since 2019.
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Chip workers at both SK Hynix and Samsung are expecting hefty bonuses this year, thanks to bumper profits at both chipmakers.
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“Bounty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bounty. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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