PROFITABILITY Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

profitability

noun

Definition of profitability

as in desirability

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Recent Examples of profitability Rookies step up The iM Securities report said that the profitability of newer bands such as Katseye and Cortis in Western markets will be likely key to reducing the company's reliance on BTS, the report showed. — Jenny Lee,lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026 The pressure to grow or return to profitability quickly can be considerable. — Simon Wells, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Porsche’s global deliveries fell 16% through September, and the company is restructuring to restore profitability amid weaker demand and a costly shift in its electric strategy. — Chris Hardesty, AJC.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Part of Borromeo’s mandate was to tighten the product assortment, boost the company’s profitability and return it back to its foundational values and DNA. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026 Adding to market jitters is growing competitive pressure from China, after Chinese semiconductor CXMT announced progress on advanced memory chips, raising doubts about the potential profitability of companies in the US and South Korea. — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026 Therefore, minimizing equipment downtime is essential for keep the fleet running smoothly and protect profitability. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026 Further details about the niche streaming service’s subscriber count or profitability haven’t been provided. — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 13 Oct. 2026 Farm profitability is being undercut by rising costs, exacerbated by the recent tariffs on critical equipment and supplies. — Wcco Staff, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for profitability

Noun

That ambition extends to high jewelry, which Nodale views as both a commercial opportunity and a driver of desirability for the broader brand.

— Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
At Kering, group CEO Luca de Meo has made big changes with Gucci — which makes up 40% of the group’s sales — in a bid to regain its position as world number one for desirability.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of desirability

Noun

The expediency helps the series, developed by Nick Santora based on Lee Child’s books, to stay on a yearly cadence.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of expediency

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Such applications could make skin markings easier to conceal while preserving their usefulness when needed.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026
Almeida saw a gap between models’ ability to answer people’s questions and their usefulness in automating routine work.

— Wen Shao, Fortune, 8 Oct. 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

Perhaps buyers aren’t rediscovering minivans so much as rediscovering practicality.

— Chris Hardesty, AJC.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Tiffany Hsu, Mytheresa’s chief buying and group fashion venture officer, notes a clear shift away from the ease and practicality that’s dominated the last few years.

— Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026

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