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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
While superhero films were making a sizeable impression at the box office — and Arad's efforts to make the most of Marvel's assets were profitable — Hollywood hadn't quite cracked the formula for turning out good ones on a consistent basis.
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Richard Edwards, Space.com, 25 July 2025
When the masseria was no longer profitable, the Marquis left it to the caretakers, who continued to pass it down through generations.
—Aileen Weintraub, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 July 2025
Juarez said that advocates also wanted the bill to have broader exemptions for small Internet service providers that serve rural areas and aren't as profitable.
—ArsTechnica, 22 July 2025
Launching and scaling a profitable business is hard work requiring tough decisions that can profoundly impact people’s professional path.
—Ahzam Afzal, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
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Richard Edwards, Space.com, 25 July 2025
When the masseria was no longer profitable, the Marquis left it to the caretakers, who continued to pass it down through generations.
—Aileen Weintraub, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 July 2025
Juarez said that advocates also wanted the bill to have broader exemptions for small Internet service providers that serve rural areas and aren't as profitable.
—ArsTechnica, 22 July 2025
Launching and scaling a profitable business is hard work requiring tough decisions that can profoundly impact people’s professional path.
—Ahzam Afzal, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for profitable
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Over the past decade and change, Sandler and Happy Madison have helped lead the shift from theatrical to streaming with a lucrative, multi-film Netflix deal that's led to a huge slate of comedies, including Murder Mystery and Hustle.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
29 July 2025
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Not insignificant is the fact that Nike is planning on expanding this highly successful and lucrative line in late summer and fall, with the Vomero Plus and Vomero Premium that will feature unforeseen levels of cushioning sure to please all runners.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
29 July 2025
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Pinkerton argues that the FDA's black box warning labels on hormone replacement therapies make women reluctant to take medications that can be beneficial for treating the symptoms of menopause.—
Katia Riddle,
NPR,
25 July 2025
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The majority of Rio’s revenue is derived from iron ore—beneficial for the present, but not quite the forward-looking term that excites the markets.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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The oxtail udon noodle is worthwhile, too, served with an egg yolk on top that your server will mix tableside.—
Constance Ogle,
Miami Herald,
1 Aug. 2025
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The conservancy location provides crucial advantages that make the journey worthwhile: only five safari camps operate within the 33,000-hectare area, ensuring intimate wildlife encounters without the crowding common in public reserves.—
Jenn Rice,
Travel + Leisure,
31 July 2025
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YouGov/Economist also reported a decline, from 39 percent favorable and 45 percent unfavorable in January to 37 percent favorable and 51 percent unfavorable in July.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
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The risk-benefit ratio of the COVID-19 vaccination remains strongly favorable.—
Armstrong Williams,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Aug. 2025
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But new jobs are helpful regardless of the number, according to Beaver Dam business owners.—
Rick Barrett,
jsonline.com,
30 July 2025
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With districts in desperate need of more funding, any additional administrative money from the state to schools could be helpful, said Suzanne Bellsnyder, a mother and community member who lives in Spearman, a community in the Panhandle.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Despite that, the Lyriq-V’s looks, comfort and features are as good as anything on the road.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
31 July 2025
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The cocktails are classic and the wine list is so good that it's been lauded by Wine Spectator magazine.—
Keith Pandolfi,
The Enquirer,
31 July 2025
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“Profitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profitable. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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