MONEY-SPINNING Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

money-spinning

adjective

chiefly British

as in lucrative

yielding a profit turning his stately ancestral home into a tourist attraction proved to be a money-spinning venture for the earl

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But even in that latter case, a two-way contract pays only half of the NBA minimum salary, with older players often able to find something more lucrative overseas.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026
For a rocket company, cracking into the lucrative US military launch market is both a sign of maturity, as well as an important source of revenue.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 9 July 2026

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In February, the board pivoted and entered negotiations with Sunrise Senior Living, whose proposal is more profitable, has a faster timeline and provides more space for community amenities, according to the district.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Right-sizing your system to the existing demand in the marketplace is the way for independents to get profitable outcomes from their distribution system.

— Daren Smith, IndieWire, 8 July 2026

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