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 However, India’s economic ties to Russia have continued to hamper a deal. — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026 Rising prices outpaced incomes as unemployment and economic activity weakened, challenging Milei’s argument that fiscal discipline would quickly deliver broader prosperity. — Débora Rey, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026 Similarly, Africa Finance Corporation’s head emphasized the role African financial markets and pension funds can play in boosting economic growth. — Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 25 Sep. 2026 That economic activity revenue is not projected to be enough to cover the city’s total bond obligations on its own. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for economic
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Adjective
  • But raising hogs was physically demanding work and became less profitable for the family over time, Faaborg said.
    — Rachel Cramer, NPR, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Produced for just $10 million, the surprise horror hit has become A24‘s highest-grossing release of all time as well as one of the most profitable movies of the year.
    — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026
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  • In fact, this seemed to result in the maître d’ digging in his heels even further, no doubt already counting that lucrative $150 windfall.
    — Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Lawmakers from both parties seemed eager at the beginning of the session to institute changes ranging from moratoriums on new developments to rolling back the lucrative tax breaks the state offers to lure facilities to Georgia in the first place.
    — Riley Bunch, AJC.com, 21 Sep. 2026

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“Economic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/economic. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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