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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
Howard's new album celebrates being a seasoned and doggedly determined creative now willing, with a spirit tempered by empathy and time, to embrace being more willing than ever to give the bounty of her creative gifts to herself first.
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Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Sun rays spill forth from the sky, and bluebonnet flower cones race upward and explode into a bounty of azure and cobalt.
—Tim Anderson, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Even with new hotels, faster ferries, and a slew of visitors seeking their own tiny piece of artistic bounty, Block Island remains a place to slow down.
—Stacey Leasca, AFAR Media, 1 July 2025
While the general theme of European clubs hoovering up much of the bounty is true, there is a caveat to the order of things.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 28 June 2025
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Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Sun rays spill forth from the sky, and bluebonnet flower cones race upward and explode into a bounty of azure and cobalt.
—Tim Anderson, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Even with new hotels, faster ferries, and a slew of visitors seeking their own tiny piece of artistic bounty, Block Island remains a place to slow down.
—Stacey Leasca, AFAR Media, 1 July 2025
While the general theme of European clubs hoovering up much of the bounty is true, there is a caveat to the order of things.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bounty
Noun
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Can the actions of others lessen the rewards the women deserve?—
Mary Jo Bang
July 9,
Literary Hub,
9 July 2025
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Officials have increased the reward for information leading to the person who fatally shot a 21-year-old congressional intern in Washington, D.C., last month.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Hospitality, for us, is a reflection of our values—warmth, generosity, and community.—
Chelsea Davis,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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In the past week, The Athletic tried to do justice to both Diogo’s remarkable talent as a player and the qualities which made so many people warm to him: his spirit, generosity and determination.—
Andrew Fifield,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Dividend stocks can be a good way to earn income, but investors shouldn’t sacrifice quality when searching for yield.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
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Eli Lilly, for example, is already turning raw telemetry into faster cycle times, higher yields and lower costs with predictive maintenance.—
Mike Walker,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Noun
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And make no mistake: Corn prices hold a lot of sway over ADM stock, since the company is a major player in commodity trading.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Keep reading for more deals on indoor and outdoor rugs from Wayfair while prices are discounted up to 88%.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
Noun
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There are many services and causes in the United States that benefit the greater public but are entirely funded by private philanthropy.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
11 July 2025
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Benioff is best known for Salesforce’s innovative 1-1-1 philanthropy model, the company’s investments in education and healthcare, and his own outspoken advocacy for social justice.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Siegel misses out on an opportunity to get a solid haul of points.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
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The mission: Mix fruits and veggies from the morning’s haul and make a no-rules raw salad—and have fun.—
Karen Yuan,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Add herbs like rosemary or mint for a bonus fragrance and to incorporate more of your garden.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
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The second bonus is $1 million if Burns appears in more than 70 games in 2025-26, and averages more than 23 minutes of ice time.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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“Bounty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bounty. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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