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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
The Spa’s Herb Garden taps the island’s organic bounty, growing plants used in treatments, rituals, and teas.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
The bounty Combining those purchases and prices tells you in which counties investors spent the most in 2020-25 on acquisitions that totaled $413 billion statewide.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 14 Feb. 2026
This weekend at Croton Point Park in Croton, Teatown Lake Reservation will host the annual EagleFest, celebrating the birds' beauty and bounty.
—Tony Aiello, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Under a decadent caviar beurre blanc, a bounty of scallops awaited.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
The bounty Combining those purchases and prices tells you in which counties investors spent the most in 2020-25 on acquisitions that totaled $413 billion statewide.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 14 Feb. 2026
This weekend at Croton Point Park in Croton, Teatown Lake Reservation will host the annual EagleFest, celebrating the birds' beauty and bounty.
—Tony Aiello, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Under a decadent caviar beurre blanc, a bounty of scallops awaited.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bounty
Noun
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The reward for information that leads to Guthrie's location or the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in her abduction has been doubled to $100,000.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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On Thursday, the FBI increased the reward to $100,000 for information leading to Nancy Guthrie’s whereabouts or the arrest of anyone involved in her disappearance.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2026
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The Gem State’s generosity is supported by above-average volunteer rates and neighborliness, according to My Counselor.—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
13 Feb. 2026
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These lineages of genius and generosity, our inheritances of these epistemologies and practices may soon become our only defense, our only offense, and our only wealth.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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But what the pressurized interviews yield, above all, is a historical disconnect.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
19 Feb. 2026
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Pruning not only helps to develop proper shape and form, but also encourages new growth, promotes high fruit yield, and maintains good tree health.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
19 Feb. 2026
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Davis said that many online commenters seemed to object both to tipping and service charges, even as restaurateurs struggle to raise menu prices to keep pace with the soaring costs of food and rent.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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The average sales price of a new electric car in the United States in January was $55,715, according to Kelley Blue Book.—
Keith Laing,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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The estate said the sale is consistent with Allen’s directive to eventually sell his sports holdings and direct all estate proceeds to philanthropy.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Now in its third year, the event will present its first fashion- and beauty-focused philanthropy summit.—
Kimberly Nordyke,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Feb. 2026
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Laniege Lip Mask One of my mom’s underrated flight comfort rules is keeping lips hydrated, especially on long-haul or overnight flights.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
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The suspect is accused of smashing a window at the Abbey Museum of Art and Archaeology in Caboolture, north of Brisbane, in the early hours of Friday morning, before making off with the ancient haul.—
Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
15 Feb. 2026
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For athletes without major endorsement deals, medal bonuses can represent a significant financial boost — sometimes the biggest single payday of their careers.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2026
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After the state Legislature cut the university system’s budget by 3% last year to help address the state’s broader budget problem, the CSU reopened its contract with Teamsters Local 2010 and offered the union one-time bonuses instead of the state raises.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Bounty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bounty. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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