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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
And so this wage issue raises the question of whether many manufacturers, particularly labor-intensive ones, can be profitable and globally competitive in the United States.
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Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 13 May 2025
Naturally, there are all sorts of clubs jostling for position in that profitable area.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 13 May 2025
Experts say tariffs could hurt the selection car buyers have to choose from as automakers stop producing less expensive, and thus less profitable, models.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 12 May 2025
About 90% of Apple’s production of the iPhone, its most profitable product, has remained in China, despite efforts to increase manufacturing elsewhere, according to financial services firm Wedbush Securities.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
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Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 13 May 2025
Naturally, there are all sorts of clubs jostling for position in that profitable area.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 13 May 2025
Experts say tariffs could hurt the selection car buyers have to choose from as automakers stop producing less expensive, and thus less profitable, models.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 12 May 2025
About 90% of Apple’s production of the iPhone, its most profitable product, has remained in China, despite efforts to increase manufacturing elsewhere, according to financial services firm Wedbush Securities.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for profitable
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Tesla instead found an unusually lucrative way to make money by flipping many of the off-lease cars to new buyers, according to four people familiar with Tesla's retail operations.—
Chris Kirkham,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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This period has turned out to be a very lucrative one for the singer-songwriter, as interest in her catalog is apparently up significantly from just a few days ago.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Based on these findings, Ahmed and Dr. Jeffrey Gordon from the Washington University at St. Louis developed a treatment that incorporates beneficial gut bugs that could be easily dispensed into food products by local producers.—
Charlotte Hu,
Time,
14 May 2025
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Note that the Court did say the amendment power could not alter beneficial interests in the trust.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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A number of parents said anything that gets their children outdoors and away from electronic screens is worthwhile.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
20 May 2025
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Amanda Gonzalez, the elections clerk in Colorado’s Jefferson County, doesn’t support Trump’s order but believes Colorado’s decision was a worthwhile step.—
Charlotte Kramon,
Twin Cities,
19 May 2025
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And to make matters even more favorable for Indiana, the Knicks looked a little worn out.—
Shakeia Taylor,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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The pressure to deliver favorable outcomes for clients can lead to chronic stress and anxiety.—
Raquel Gomes,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Tips for Making Homemade Strawberry Shortcake Keep these helpful tips in mind when making homemade strawberry shortcakes.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 May 2025
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Valuation, famously, isn’t a helpful tactical input and multiples rarely come under severe attack when the Fed isn’t tightening, or recession isn’t nigh.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
17 May 2025
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Here are 5 of the best Our best wishes on a safe start to the day.—
Quartz Staff,
Quartz,
19 May 2025
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Instead, eating and preparing them may simply entail extra care and adherence to best food safety practices.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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“Profitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profitable. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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