1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in generosity
the quality or state of being generous
her bounty at Halloween was known throughout the neighborhood
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in yield
the total amount collected or obtained especially at one time
the record-breaking bounty from this year's corn harvest
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of bounty
Arrangements are currently underway for her return to the U.S.
The Taliban agreed to release Hall after President Donald Trump removed multimillion-dollar bounties on senior members of the militant group, according to a report by the Telegraph.
—
Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2025
According to reports, inmates at the prison say Saldivar is constantly threatened and the subject of a bounty that has put her in protective custody.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 28 Mar. 2025
The birds inadvertently continue the spread cycle by taking advantage of the berry bounty.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2025
The tariffs will yield a bounty of at least $100 billion in revenue to the U.S. Treasury, which will be paid not by domestic consumers but foreign producers.
—Noah Rothman, National Review, 28 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bounty
Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2025
According to reports, inmates at the prison say Saldivar is constantly threatened and the subject of a bounty that has put her in protective custody.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 28 Mar. 2025
The birds inadvertently continue the spread cycle by taking advantage of the berry bounty.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2025
The tariffs will yield a bounty of at least $100 billion in revenue to the U.S. Treasury, which will be paid not by domestic consumers but foreign producers.
—Noah Rothman, National Review, 28 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bounty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bounty
Noun
-
While that’s no laughing matter, Bilt Rewards founder and CEO Ankur Jain says his company’s new Neighborhood Comedy Series can ease the pain—through hilarity and by offering rewards for paying monthly rent.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
-
Best Buy Plus and Total members will get $20 bonus rewards for every $150 spent on select Nintendo games and hardware.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
However, as costs continue to rise, ensuring the future of these festivals depends on the generosity of attendees.—
Pamela Maass,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2025
-
The generosity of donors and volunteers filled him with gratitude.—
Amy Yurkanin,
ProPublica,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
The yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4.326%, up from Wednesday.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2025
-
In the bond market, the yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4.32% from 4.29% late Wednesday.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
The price of gold climbed to a record high of more than $3,400 per ounce on Monday, extending gains achieved in recent weeks as investors have sought out investments perceived as safe havens.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2025
-
Others argue that raising the minimum wage is associated with higher prices and job loss.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Last year, philanthropy accounted for 45% of the school’s revenue.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2025
-
Nicole, who works in philanthropy and resides in Orange County, was first seen publicly with Jesse at a charity drag event in late April.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
BofA topped estimates for first-quarter profit as interest income grew and volatile markets helped its stock traders rake in a record haul.—
Saeed Azhar and Arasu Kannagi Basil,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
-
In May Logic would suggest that a small-market team like Milwaukee would be unlikely to afford the type of deal Adames would command on the open market and thus, be better served by trading him for a haul of young, controllable prospects.—
Andrew Wagner,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Officials said the gas station that sold the ticket will also take a $10,000 cash bonus for selling the winning ticket.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
-
Prates also earned performance bonuses for each of his four knockouts.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Bounty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bounty. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share