PROFITABILITY Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

profitability

noun

Definition of profitability

as in desirability

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Recent Examples of profitability Evidence presented at the trial showed Dillman and a co-conspirator raised funds from investors by misleading them about the capabilities and profitability of Block Bits Capital, authorities said. — Jason Green, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026 BlackBerry's stock has doubled this year amid improving margins and profitability. — Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026 That means a film’s theatrical opening is gravely important for a studio — in terms of both recouping its investment and setting up a film for profitability in later release windows. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026 Deposits make up roughly two-thirds of bank liabilities, so outflows or rising deposit rates can meaningfully erode profitability. — Mayra Rodriguez Valladares, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Unitree is also one of the few companies in the field which has achieved profitability, delivering a net profit of 278 million yuan ($41 million) last year. — John Liu, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026 The airline, however, continues to trail Delta and United in profitability, adding to pressure on Isom to show the strategy can close the gap. — Rajesh Kumar Singh, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026

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Noun

So, for example, slight wear on a vintage Dior by Galliano piece, that could be part of the story of the piece, while a micro trend piece from two seasons ago might not hold lasting desirability.

— Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
But after moving out of a destination spot like Hawaii, and with the desirability of participating in the game waning, alternates took over.

— Jonathan Jones, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of desirability

Noun

With competition so fierce in the race to build and release the latest AI models however, the expediency of shaving off every possible drag on speed trumps all.

— Emily Forlini, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026
The desire for expediency—get-rich-quick schemes—almost inevitably leads to disaster, as the lure of wealth often culminates in despair—a roller-coaster lifestyle—without a methodical result-yielding strategy.

— David Capablanca, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of expediency

Noun

Advertisement McKleroy, meanwhile, likes to over-research, add more information, and complicate projects past the point of usefulness.

— Angela Haupt, Time, 26 Aug. 2026
Because the watermark degrades with more thorough editing or in shorter samples of text, its usefulness may also be uneven depending on the department or assignment.

— Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of usefulness

Noun

Paeans to matters of the flesh — birthmarks, necks, genitals, odors, butt hair, the asymmetry of noses — accumulate thrilling details without worrying overmuch about expedience.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
That’s a multi-year explanation disguised as the expedience of the half-hour rush that came Monday.

— Sam McDowell Updated March 9, Kansas City Star, 9 Mar. 2026

Definition of expedience

Noun

In early February 2026 Caine expressed concerns about initiating a war with Iran, pointing out the risks of a long-term conflict without offering guidance on the advisability of going to war.

— L. Sue Baugh, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 May 2026
The authors were careful to say that their findings aren’t a blanket endorsement of PSA screening and that men should consult with their doctors about the advisability of the test.

— Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 14 May 2026

Definition of advisability

Noun

The Naot Marbella Platform Wedge Sandals strike the perfect balance between style and everyday practicality, delivering height with plush padding and arch support for all-day comfort.

— Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026
The 1989 movie portrayed this area as quaint and quiet where practicality and a handshake replace braggadocio.

— Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

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