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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
For some bears, the aggressive expansion of Waymo’s network continues to spell uncertainty for Uber and Lyft, whose partnerships with robotaxi companies will take years to grow and become profitable.
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
As a result, the country has myriad barely profitable companies that make their goods very cheaply.
—Justin Worland, Time, 10 Feb. 2026
The drip, drip, drip of layoffs at increasingly profitable companies like ASML and Amazon can ruin morale among remaining workers and contribute to a growing sense that—because of AI or not—no one’s job is safe.
—Claire Zillman, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
Saks Global said the stores earmarked for closing represent a small part of its business and were not profitable.
—CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
As a result, the country has myriad barely profitable companies that make their goods very cheaply.
—Justin Worland, Time, 10 Feb. 2026
The drip, drip, drip of layoffs at increasingly profitable companies like ASML and Amazon can ruin morale among remaining workers and contribute to a growing sense that—because of AI or not—no one’s job is safe.
—Claire Zillman, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
Saks Global said the stores earmarked for closing represent a small part of its business and were not profitable.
—CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for profitable
Adjective
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The former head of the NYPD School Safety division attempted to steer lucrative city contracts to a Florida businessman in exchange for bribes that included cash payments, luxury hotel stays and Broadway tickets, federal officials said Thursday.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
13 Feb. 2026
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The purchase, which is expected to close in the middle of 2026, aims to make Capital One more competitive in the lucrative corporate card market.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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Clark casually informed Nagle about an upcoming class-action lawsuit that was going to be filed against the city that would be beneficial for the city.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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It is typically used as an alternative to cow's milk and may be beneficial for people with diabetes or high blood sugar.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
19 Feb. 2026
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The tour was supposed to last an hour but actually was only 37 minutes, which was annoying, but still worthwhile.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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Defenders of import taxes sometimes argue that lobbying is unfortunate but worthwhile given all the jobs that are saved or protected.—
Washington Post Editorial Board,
Twin Cities,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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With an attorney on the plaintiffs’ side of the lawsuit colluding with the city’s team, the city could settle the claims on favorable terms.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Warren and Garcia raised ethics questions about whether ballroom donors were promised favorable treatment by the administration in exchange for their contributions.—
Arden Farhi,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Overall service was friendly, helpful, and polished.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Having mesh wire baskets on the table to help fish out ingredients from the broth that may be hard to handle with chopsticks, like a clam or a fish ball, can be helpful.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Martha Stewart,
20 Feb. 2026
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Some of the city’s best restaurants and bars are both uptown and walkable, including breakfast juggernaut Cheeky’s and its adjacent pizza-pasta-patio hotspot Birba, farm-to-table fave Workshop, and cool cocktail den Tailor Shop.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Whichever silhouette you’re drawn to, their popularity lies in their chameleonic quality to look good with both neutrals, from white to black to shades of gray, and trending seasonal shades, like red and cobalt blue.—
Lucrezia Malavolta,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Profitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profitable. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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