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
Despite lucrative offers from the New York Mets and Toronto Blue Jays, Tucker went with the two-time defending World Series champions, who made room on their 40-man roster by designating outfielder Michael Siani for assignment.
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Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Starlink is SpaceX's lucrative satellite internet business.
—Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The company won’t have additional supply, particularly of lucrative server computer chips, until the end of the first quarter, Chief Financial Officer Dave Zinsner said on the conference call with analysts.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, for many law firms, including those routinely entrusted with Hollywood’s business, this corporate detective work is a popular and lucrative practice area.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 23 Jan. 2026
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Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Starlink is SpaceX's lucrative satellite internet business.
—Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The company won’t have additional supply, particularly of lucrative server computer chips, until the end of the first quarter, Chief Financial Officer Dave Zinsner said on the conference call with analysts.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, for many law firms, including those routinely entrusted with Hollywood’s business, this corporate detective work is a popular and lucrative practice area.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lucrative
profitable
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The future performance of any investment or wealth management strategy, including those recommended by us, may not be profitable or suitable or prove successful.—
Heather L. Locus,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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The company became profitable after its first year of business, and revenue has climbed alongside its fleet of rentable toilets.—
Tom Huddleston Jr.
Mickey Todiwala,
CNBC,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Lucrative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lucrative. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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