mon·ey·mak·er
ˈmə-nē-ˌmā-kər 
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: one that accumulates wealth
2
: one (such as a plan or product) that produces profit
1
: affording profitable returns
moneymaking investments
2
: engaged or successful in gaining money
the moneymaking members of the family
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: the act or process of making money : the acquisition and accumulation of wealth
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ABC News,
29 June 2026
The movies, while big moneymakers, have been criticized for lacking in the script department.
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Borys Kit,
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26 June 2026
At that time, Bell’s only real moneymaker was Tony Orlando and Dawn, who were already in the process of switching to Elektra.
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Chet Flippo,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2026
Said tried to allay the security forces’ concerns about Sarava by pursuing deals with regime moneymakers.
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Bozorgmehr Sharafedin,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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Noun
With a staff of just five, that's a robust moneymaker as media is disrupted by a wave of mergers and acquisitions.
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ABC News,
29 June 2026
The movies, while big moneymakers, have been criticized for lacking in the script department.
—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
26 June 2026
At that time, Bell’s only real moneymaker was Tony Orlando and Dawn, who were already in the process of switching to Elektra.
—
Chet Flippo,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2026
Said tried to allay the security forces’ concerns about Sarava by pursuing deals with regime moneymakers.
—
Bozorgmehr Sharafedin,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for moneymaker
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“Moneymaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moneymaker. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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