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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
In large enough numbers, these pests can reduce the bounty of your harvest and kill the plants.
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2026
Tucked inside each edible shell is a mouthwatering bounty of chocolate squares filled with caramel and hazelnut truffle.
—Air Mail, 4 Apr. 2026
Local chefs showcase the bounty in innovative creations at the Taste of Morels event on Saturday.
—Midwest Living, 3 Apr. 2026
To preserve the bounty, the family would make fruit jams, pickles and other shelf-stable goods, preserving not only food but family traditions.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2026
Tucked inside each edible shell is a mouthwatering bounty of chocolate squares filled with caramel and hazelnut truffle.
—Air Mail, 4 Apr. 2026
Local chefs showcase the bounty in innovative creations at the Taste of Morels event on Saturday.
—Midwest Living, 3 Apr. 2026
To preserve the bounty, the family would make fruit jams, pickles and other shelf-stable goods, preserving not only food but family traditions.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bounty
Noun
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Iran, eyeing a propaganda victory, offered a £50,000 reward for his capture, said Paul Nuki in The Telegraph.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
11 Apr. 2026
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Our expert take The Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express is a low-fee card with generous cash-back rewards and useful ongoing benefits, such as a monthly Disney Bundle credit.—
Liz Knueven,Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There’s something profoundly beautiful about presenting an opportunity to build community, even better when others accept the generosity.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The Tuscan landscape looks lovely, and the film demonstrates a generosity toward its characters that, let’s face it, feels like a balm when the real world can be so stupid and rough.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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When interplanted together, alliums can stunt the growth of legume plants and reduce harvest yields.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2026
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Farmers who fear not being able to optimize their corn yields may decide to plant less corn or switch crops and plant soybeans, which need less fertilizer.—
Aya S. Chacar,
Fortune,
9 Apr. 2026
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As buyers walk away, the price keeps falling.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Perfect for hands-free phone calls, rear-view camera monitoring and GPS navigation management, this high-end unit from car audio giant Pioneer delivers premium features at a respectable price.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The fifth installment of Global Citizen NOW, a gathering of leaders hailing from government, policy, advocacy, business, entertainment and philanthropy, is set to take place at New York’s Spring Studios on May 14.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2026
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Finding viable substitutes to the strait will be front of mind for future investors, the UAE’s special envoy for business and philanthropy argued in the Financial Times.—
Natasha Bracken,
semafor.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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From there, goods are distributed locally — cutting down on long-haul truck traffic.—
Brian Unger,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Or how to pack for a long-haul flight with toddlers?—
Laurel Pantin,
Vogue,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But the bonus for Sox fans is that there was no Willson Contreras news.—
Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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The bonus to staying in the Greater Surprise area is convenience.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Bounty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bounty. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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