economic

adjective

ˌe-kə-ˈnä-mik How to pronounce economic (audio)
Definition of economicnext
as in profitable
yielding a profit unfortunately, raising employees' salaries would not be economic—the business would have to fold

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Recent Examples of economic Just a short flight from Florida, Martinique is seeking to redefine its economic role in the Caribbean. — Panorama Media Ltd, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026 Koneschusky said el Sayed would be better served by keeping the focus on affordability and other economic concerns that cut across party lines rather than getting drawn into polarizing disputes. — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 9 Oct. 2026 Germany, Europe’s biggest economy, raised its growth forecast, a rare bright spot as regional economic worries abound. — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 9 Oct. 2026 The union and university have not yet reached an agreement on economic demands. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for economic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for economic
  1. profitable
  2. lucrative
Adjective
  • FlavorCloud helps brands turn international demand into profitable revenue.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
  • In terms of return for your talents, being a good hang is currently more profitable than writing jokes.
    — Dan Brooks, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of profitable
Adjective
  • Arthur Greenberg helped transform the Los Angeles legal and civic landscape by channeling the success and resources built through his highly lucrative career as a top-tier attorney.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2026
  • However, restrictions have begun to loosen over the last decade, and some players have been allowed to compete abroad or join lucrative leagues.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of lucrative

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“Economic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/economic. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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