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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
Be the star of your next summer barbecue—learn how to grow and care for watermelon, and then share the bounty with family and friends.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
The bounty of the garden feels real this month.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
Corn remains one of our favorite ways to enjoy summer’s bounty, whether grilling the cobs whole and serving with plenty of salt or simply sautéing the kernels in copious amounts of butter.
—Staff Author, Martha Stewart, 29 May 2026
Los Angeles is one place where all this bounty collides.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 28 May 2026
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
The bounty of the garden feels real this month.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
Corn remains one of our favorite ways to enjoy summer’s bounty, whether grilling the cobs whole and serving with plenty of salt or simply sautéing the kernels in copious amounts of butter.
—Staff Author, Martha Stewart, 29 May 2026
Los Angeles is one place where all this bounty collides.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bounty
Noun
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According to Beemiller, alcohol alters appetite-regulating signals and affects the brain’s reward circuits.—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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The property was a reward, a soft landing, a final chapter written somewhere more human-scaled.—
Lindsey Harn,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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So, investing in the well-being of women leaders isn't an act of generosity.—
Nakisha Dixon,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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This isn’t out of generosity or a desire to protect the game’s well-being.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
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Fixed income remains more challenging, however, as yields have risen because of concerns over inflation.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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But the actors are reduced to joke machines trapped in a nonsensical nonplot, and while some of those gags yield laughs, a far greater number fall flat.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026
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Those who are not as loyal to the brand may find the price a bit steep compared to other luxury options in the area.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
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The cost of an autograph for each celebrity guest varies in price.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
5 June 2026
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Her push comes as conditions unique to women receive only 2% of private health investment and federal research funds shrink, leaving philanthropy to spotlight gaps and pressure governments and donors to act.—
Glenn Gamboa,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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La Jolla philanthropy group Las Patronas donated a bocce ball set.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 June 2026
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Writers have cast their nets into that fertile current and brought up a rich haul of fiction.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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The newsmagazine generated between $67 million and $69 million in advertising revenue in both 2024 and 2025 according to data from iSpot, and commanded the 11th biggest haul of ad dollars of any show on CBS last year.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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As a bonus, the shoulder strap is adjustable for a comfy, custom fit.—
Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
2 June 2026
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See Rates & Fees The Chase Sapphire Reserve for BusinessSM (see rates and fees) currently has an intro bonus for 150,000 points after spending $20,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
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“Bounty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bounty. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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