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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
Explore One Of The Oldest And Largest Farmers Markets In The Nation
Summer’s bounty is at its height and fall produce will soon be making an appearance.
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Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
This new itinerary was designed in conjunction with Food & Wine magazine, a sister publication of Travel + Leisure, and would, along the way, immerse passengers in the bounty of the Pacific Northwest.
—Becky Cooper, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2025
The plans have raised espionage fears, rattled locals in the area nervous for their personal security, and come at a time when bounties have been issued by Beijing for Hong Kongers in the UK.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2025
International audiences have been particularly enthusiastic, with overseas revenues contributing a massive $448 million to the total bounty.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 3 Aug. 2025
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Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
This new itinerary was designed in conjunction with Food & Wine magazine, a sister publication of Travel + Leisure, and would, along the way, immerse passengers in the bounty of the Pacific Northwest.
—Becky Cooper, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2025
The plans have raised espionage fears, rattled locals in the area nervous for their personal security, and come at a time when bounties have been issued by Beijing for Hong Kongers in the UK.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2025
International audiences have been particularly enthusiastic, with overseas revenues contributing a massive $448 million to the total bounty.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 3 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bounty
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Other ways to order McDonald's online While the new online ordering system may be more convenient, long-standing customers may opt to order food through other online systems to rack up rewards points.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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And yes, reward failure as the tuition fee for success.—
London Business School,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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But every actor, from Stephen Graham on down, had to bring a certain level of fearlessness and generosity of spirit to the project, and Baig was looking for those qualities as much as for the right faces to embody a community in the North of England.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
15 Aug. 2025
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Despite the cloud hanging over his head, Colvin continues to promote a narrative of success and generosity.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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In the bond market, which partially reflects future inflation expectations, the two-year yield rose by 5.7 basis points to 3.73%, and the 10-year rose 5.1 points to 4.29%.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
15 Aug. 2025
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Gains made in one area yield insights, both new data and new best practices, that support and accelerate progress in other areas, too.—
Gurdip Singh,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Because an array of energy intensive heavy industries from fertilizer manufacturers to aluminum recyclers are warning of temporary shutdowns to permanent closures due to gas shortages and high prices.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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But higher prices are causing some Black women to visit the salon less frequently.—
Arriana McLymore,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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The Lake Forest – Lake Bluff Community Pageant wants to empower young women (ages 6-22) to serve their community, promote philanthropy, develop leadership skills, and serve as a role model in and around Lake Bluff and Lake Forest, according to their website.—
Gina Grillo,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Aug. 2025
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In 2020, a 300-seat auditorium at the student union was named for Solomon and Etta Brachman, whom TCU applauded for their philanthropy, civic and business leadership and interreligious ties.—
Hollace Ava Weiner,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Aug. 2025
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The latter film took the No. 3 spot with a $17 million domestic gross and the No. 4 spot globally with $28.5 million, a good deal under The Bad Guys 2's $44.5 million global haul.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Among the Democratic candidates for governor, former Rep. Katie Porter of Orange County dominated with a $3 million haul since announcing her candidacy in March.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Boston is paying a $5 million signing bonus and has a $30 million club option for 2034, when Anthony will be just thirty years old.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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They will each be entitled to an annual bonus targeted at $1.5 million each.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Bounty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bounty. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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