PROFITABILITY Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

profitability

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Recent Examples of profitability These strategic missteps have led to declining traffic, sales, and profitability, pushing Sonic into a downward spiral. — Clifford Hudson, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 But over long stretches of time, the potential negatives are far outweighed by the inherent profitability of being paid to assume the risks that your customers want to lay off on you. — Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 20 July 2026 The brand is backed by investors with deep roots in fashion and retail, and is coming off nearly three straight years of profitability. — Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 20 July 2026 Whether each one delivers depends on how it’s made, and if quality or profitability is its raison d’être. — Emily Saladino, Washington Post, 17 July 2026 Investors have questioned Musk’s vision for the company — which includes an ambitious pivot to building orbital AI data centers — while its path to profitability remains unclear. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 16 July 2026 The streamer slightly eclipsed both internal and external profitability expectations, but missed the mark a bit in terms of revenue. — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026 They were awarded £35million ($47m) following the latter’s breach of profitability and sustainability rules (PSR) in 2021-22. — Beren Cross, New York Times, 15 July 2026 Moene argues that this wage compression promotes innovation and dynamism by boosting the profitability of growth industries and by lowering profits in lagging industries. — Nicholas D. Kristof, Mercury News, 14 July 2026

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Noun

Rents and vacancy rates can vary dramatically depending on the community and its desirability, and, of course, on the size of the apartment.

— Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026
Our research confirms that the desirability of a delivery task drops off sharply at sunset, regardless of the base pay.

— Christopher S. Tang, The Conversation, 8 July 2026

Definition of desirability

Noun

The implosion of Platner’s candidacy was the perfect cocktail of consultant malpractice, empty suit authenticity, and moral expediency.

— Maria Comella, Vanity Fair, 23 July 2026
But, again, is acting out of expediency and the desire to streamline a conclusive end the same as delivering a final season representing the best of The Bear?

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2026

Definition of expediency

Noun

But as the risks posed by climate change have become more acute, this omission has limited the National Climate Assessment’s usefulness for leaders in business and government who might want – or need – to use it.

— Joe Árvai, The Conversation, 22 July 2026
The power station can support phones, cameras, lights, laptops, and other equipment around the campsite, extending the usefulness of the setup after the ride ends.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 July 2026

Definition of usefulness

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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

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