LUCRATIVE Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

lucrative

adjective

ˈlü-krə-tiv

Definition of lucrative

as in profitable

yielding a profit the new manager's mission was to turn the failing store into a lucrative operation

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Recent Examples of lucrative Here was our Wednesday scoop on UM agreeing to a deal with Nike, one of the most lucrative apparel deals in college sports history. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026 Jalen Carter and Jordan Davis were first-round picks who signed lucrative contract extensions this offseason. — Zach Berman, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026 And the distribution systems of tomorrow are not as lucrative as the pay-TV ecosystems of the previous half-century. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026 California, despite boosting its tax incentive program, has been struggling to compete against other states that offer more lucrative credits. — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lucrative

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profitable

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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