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as in lucrative
yielding a profit
selling real estate on the side turned out to be a profitable venture for the stay-at-home mom
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as in beneficial
promoting or contributing to personal or social well-being
I have always found honesty to be a profitable course of action
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Recent Examples of profitable
That’s reported as QTL revenues, which are significantly more profitable than hardware sales.
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Kif Leswing, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
The request came as part of a new business model aimed at making the playhouse more profitable.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 4 Feb. 2026
Iger has since righted the ship, making the streaming division profitable, launching a standalone ESPN streaming app, and completing the full acquisition of Hulu and swiftly folding it into Disney+.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 3 Feb. 2026
Most Boca Lago residents don’t pay for memberships, which is a huge part of why the club isn’t profitable, Rolon said.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
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Kif Leswing, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
The request came as part of a new business model aimed at making the playhouse more profitable.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 4 Feb. 2026
Iger has since righted the ship, making the streaming division profitable, launching a standalone ESPN streaming app, and completing the full acquisition of Hulu and swiftly folding it into Disney+.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 3 Feb. 2026
Most Boca Lago residents don’t pay for memberships, which is a huge part of why the club isn’t profitable, Rolon said.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for profitable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for profitable
Adjective
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Not glamorous, not lucrative, still ongoing.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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The studio believes that February, once seen as a slow month for moviegoing, has become a much more lucrative corridor to release films.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
6 Feb. 2026
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The combination of sports and fashion is therefore expected to have a beneficial ripple effect across different industries.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Flowers attract pollinators, many of whom are beneficial insects that deter other pests.—
Peg Aloi,
The Spruce,
5 Feb. 2026
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In a January memo about the new policy, USCIS argues more thorough reviews are necessary to root out fraud in the system, and that any delays are worthwhile to ensure national security.—
Catherine E. Shoichet,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
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Most lenders say if a borrower can save 75 basis points, then the cost of the refinance is worthwhile.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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Another option would be converting a pair of their two-way players to team-favorable standard contracts, perhaps Myron Gardner and Jahmir Young, and then backfilling their two-way spots, with two-way players allowed to be signed until March 4.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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The pick coming back to Denver will be the least favorable of the Clippers’ and Hawks’ second-rounders this year.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
5 Feb. 2026
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Although the paint job catches the eye, the new stands, which cost about $87,000 each, have several features that will be helpful to lifeguards and beachgoers.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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Calling it connects directly to scammers trained to sound calm, helpful and urgent at the same time.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, makeup artists think spring breakers will pack their best cushion-y, cloud lips instead of their icy alternatives.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
13 Feb. 2026
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Kansas City figured its best sales pitch centered on its facilities and its location in the heart of America.—
Sam McDowell
Updated February 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Profitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profitable. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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