LUCRATIVE Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

lucrative

adjective

ˈlü-krə-tiv

Definition of lucrative next

as in profitable

yielding a profit the new manager's mission was to turn the failing store into a lucrative operation

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Recent Examples of lucrative Some are well positioned to negotiate lucrative NIL and revenue share contracts. —

Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Feb. 2026 So this could be one of the safest and most lucrative homes for your money right now. —

Matt Richardson, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026 One outside executive told The Times that the team behind Phish and Dave Matthews Band, two of Wasserman’s lucrative touring acts, could potentially be the next big departure. —

Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026 Tuipulotu is coming off a breakout 13-sack season and is eligible for a lucrative long-term extension. —

Daniel Popper, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lucrative

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lucrative

profitable

Adjective

Patients are often misdiagnosed or untreated because rT3 testing and therapies are not profitable.

— Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Congratulations, this film is immensely profitable.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026