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as in lucrative
yielding a profit
selling real estate on the side turned out to be a profitable venture for the stay-at-home mom
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as in beneficial
promoting or contributing to personal or social well-being
I have always found honesty to be a profitable course of action
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Recent Examples of profitable
Nevertheless, pundits say the sequel is all but guaranteed to be a profitable piece of business, considering the budget was a scant $15 million.
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Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 27 June 2025
But profitable self-driving car services have thus far remained elusive for other providers.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 18 June 2025
The carrier will also look to wind down underperforming routes while focusing on profitable ones, and is reassessing the size and scope of its leadership team, JetBlue CEO Joanna Geraghty said in the memo to employees.
—Shivansh Tiwary, USA Today, 18 June 2025
Apple's iPhone makes up over half of Apple's business and remains an incredibly profitable product, accounting for $201 billion in sales in the company's fiscal 2024.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 18 June 2025
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Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 27 June 2025
But profitable self-driving car services have thus far remained elusive for other providers.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 18 June 2025
The carrier will also look to wind down underperforming routes while focusing on profitable ones, and is reassessing the size and scope of its leadership team, JetBlue CEO Joanna Geraghty said in the memo to employees.
—Shivansh Tiwary, USA Today, 18 June 2025
Apple's iPhone makes up over half of Apple's business and remains an incredibly profitable product, accounting for $201 billion in sales in the company's fiscal 2024.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for profitable
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Following news of the lucrative deal, a source told PEOPLE that Bieber didn't even have to look for a buyer to take her company to the next step.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
3 July 2025
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As if needing to counterbalance that concession, Republican leaders added lucrative tax credits for metallurgical coal, an incredibly dirty fossil fuel that’s mostly shipped to China and other countries to make steel.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2025
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Earlier research from 2013 also highlighted video games' ability to enhance problem-solving skills, suggesting video games are more beneficial to cognitive development than previously thought.—
George Toh,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Both experts say that dry brushing, the physical exfoliant that sloughs away dead skin cells, can be beneficial to keeping strawberry legs at bay.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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But there are also many intangible benefits that can make attending college a worthwhile investment, Cuban said.—
Natalie Wu,
CNBC,
7 July 2025
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The Mets staff could use some reinforcement down the stretch, and Mitch Keller could be a worthwhile investment for them.—
Hunter Mulholland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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This is driven by the ongoing market share gains from its FreeStyle Libre platform and the favorable effects of recent product launches, including Lingo, TriClip, and i-STAT.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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In 2019, 52% of Mainers had a favorable impression of Collins, according to Morning Consult polling.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
9 July 2025
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Here’s where a large mirror display can be helpful in an open floor space: to set off a bar.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
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Also, cell phone chargers for automobiles can be helpful after the storm.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 July 2025
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See my tips and best picks on how to protect yourself from identity theft at Cyberguy.com/IdentityTheft 10.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 July 2025
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The most important thing to consider when determining if a certain plant is a good match for hydrangeas is growing conditions.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
6 July 2025
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“Profitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profitable. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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