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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 tradeoff is a sense of adventure akin to a wintery safari, a unique style of Arctic hospitality and a wild natural bounty.
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Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 16 Mar. 2026
Union and hubby Dwyane Wade attended the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, where the Academy Awards beauty bounty overflowed into even more enviable fashion and aspirational hair, makeup, and nail looks.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 16 Mar. 2026
Fall in the South means taking advantage of the bounty of fresh produce which, of course, includes butternut squash.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
The dozens of American Hollywood personalities who took the podium to open an envelope or accept its bounty mainly just said no to all commentary.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026
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Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 16 Mar. 2026
Union and hubby Dwyane Wade attended the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, where the Academy Awards beauty bounty overflowed into even more enviable fashion and aspirational hair, makeup, and nail looks.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 16 Mar. 2026
Fall in the South means taking advantage of the bounty of fresh produce which, of course, includes butternut squash.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
The dozens of American Hollywood personalities who took the podium to open an envelope or accept its bounty mainly just said no to all commentary.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bounty
Noun
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Compensation for performing at games is a food voucher and more intangible rewards.—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
21 Mar. 2026
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The rewards were of this Earth, but were rewards just the same.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Mar. 2026
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Setting a more realistic limit can support both generosity and stability.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2026
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Researchers look at six factors including GDP per capita, life expectancy, generosity and perceptions of freedom and corruption to help account for variations among countries.—
Jeanne Bonner,
CNN Money,
19 Mar. 2026
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Higher Treasury yields grind down on prices for all kinds of investments, from stocks to crypto to gold.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
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Inflation fears have gripped global markets, causing Treasury yields to jump Thursday as gold and silver prices plummet.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
19 Mar. 2026
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It’s stocked with local confectionaries, ranging from kombucha to popcorn, all at reasonable-ish prices.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
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And while the president has continued to beckon the Fed for further rate cuts, domestic oil prices have indeed already risen.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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Legacy of philanthropy and creativity Shepard founded The KIS Foundation in 2006 to raise awareness for sickle cell disease, which predominantly impacts people of color.—
Noelle Lilley,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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The program is also supported by corporate philanthropy from Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase, Visa, Gap and others.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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Air travelers are reacting with shock after a dead passenger’s body was reportedly stored in a heated galley for more than 13 hours on a long-haul flight, according to reports.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
22 Mar. 2026
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The Mets had a tumultuous offseason but ultimately brought in an impressive haul, adding top free agent bat Bo Bichette and new ace Freddy Peralta after losing slugger Pete Alonso and closer Edwin Diaz in free agency.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
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The budget proposal also includes $700,000 for a performance bonus for Math I teachers in CMS high schools.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
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In California, retailers who sell winning lottery tickets earn a sales bonus from the state’s lottery board.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Bounty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bounty. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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