profitability

noun

Definition of profitabilitynext
as in desirability

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Recent Examples of profitability 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 company itself warned in May that profitability may dip in the second half as data-center spending ramps. — Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 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 Under its new business plan, which aims to operate a 10-event annual schedule, the tour anticipates reaching profitability after three years. — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 17 Aug. 2026 That could substantially reduce the total capacity, and thus profitability, of any data center that hosts it. — Billy Perrigo, Time, 17 Aug. 2026 The longtime Disney executive had most recently served as chairman of Disney Experiences, the unit that includes the theme parks, cruise lines and consumer products, and which drives profitability for the company. — Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for profitability
  1. desirability
  2. expediency
  3. usefulness
  4. expedience
  5. advisability
  6. practicality
  7. judiciousness
Noun
  • Hermès’ signature Birkin and Kelly handbags have proved their desirability over decades, largely because the brand limits their availability.
    — Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The group uses value, desirability, job market strength and quality of life to identify good places to live.
    — Eva Flowe August 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 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
  • Even if the limb could be spared, its future usefulness was doubtful.
    — Jeff Murray, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2026
  • In the past year or two, in the interest of sustainability and recognizing its usefulness, customers have been seeking glass items to add to their collections.
    — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 18 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
Definition of practicality
Noun
  • In both countries, investment outcomes depend heavily on national conditions, including the strength of capital markets, workforce, infrastructure, and the judiciousness of laws and regulations.
    — SADEK WAHBA, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2025
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“Profitability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profitability. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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