PROFITABILITY Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

profitability

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Definition of profitability

as in desirability

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Recent Examples of profitability However, investors will find a company with an exceptional balance sheet, industry-leading profitability, and multiple avenues for growth. — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 14 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 As an animated franchise, How to Train Your Dragon has shown admirable profitability and cultural staying power. — Chris Lee, Vulture, 14 July 2026 There’s no one-size-fits-all roadmap to success and profitability in the world of architecture and design. — Ad Pro, Architectural Digest, 13 July 2026 The primary concern stems from Meta's massive, uncertain AI investments, including up to $145 billion in capital expenditure and $107 billion in contractual commitments, with management acknowledging an unclear path to profitability. — Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 That can help improve their profitability, but it's added to friction with trading partners. — ABC News, 9 July 2026 The outlook started to change in 2022, when streaming companies started to prioritize profitability over subscriber growth coming out of the COVID-19 shutdowns. — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026 Investors reward top players with premium valuations due to their exceptional structural profitability, operational efficiency and capacity to absorb market share during industry shakeups. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 8 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for profitability

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

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
These first citations demonstrate how the idea of a United States of America enlarged itself gradually out of practical expediencies.

— Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026

Definition of expediency

Noun

Their focus is on speed, reusability and homegrown security rather than payload, limiting their usefulness for the military.

— Gerry Doyle, Fortune, 13 July 2026
But even though the company had quickly grown into a market leader, Bensamoun kept hearing customers complain about the device's usefulness.

— Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 11 July 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 Xenomorph drones HR Giger's original Xenomorph is a design classic, but Cameron was more concerned about practicality than looks.

— Richard Edwards, Space.com, 17 July 2026
Developed in partnership with an international team of industry specialists, the 53-footer delivers the space and practicality of a modern multihull along with the speed and agility of an ocean racer.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 July 2026

Definition of practicality

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