as in profitable
yielding a profit
a celebrity chef with a moneymaking line of cookware
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Adjective
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Slowly, Castro’s cronies built a kleptocracy that proved ruinous to the Cuban people, but hugely profitable to them.—
Quico Toro,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026 -
The commercial success of M-Pesa — the mobile money unit of Kenya’s biggest mobile network operator Safaricom — has convinced investors and executives that mobile money can be a profitable financial platform.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Developers came up with a plan to build a suburban multi-use entertainment complex around a domed stadium—one that would keep out the snow and wind and allow for lucrative events year-round.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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Our expert take The Chase Freedom Unlimited® is a no-annual-fee card that earns generous cash-back on everyday purchases and a lucrative welcome bonus.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2026
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Separately, an emergency economic situation room will also be set up at the presidential office, Kim added.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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The region’s economic and social history is inseparable from its beauty, and visiting with curiosity and respect is extremely important.—
Jenna Curcio,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Moneymaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moneymaking. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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