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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
The gamble paid off as The Black Phone became one of 2022’s most profitable films, grossing $161 million against a $16 million budget.
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Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
But none of them are profitable, the FT says.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
That may be evidence that profitable firms make money in part by contaminating the environment rather than paying for pollution prevention or cleanup.
—Jennifer Brodmann, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2025
Coincidentally, each armoire is three times as profitable as each chair, while each bed is twice as profitable.
—Quanta Magazine, 13 Oct. 2025
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Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
But none of them are profitable, the FT says.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
That may be evidence that profitable firms make money in part by contaminating the environment rather than paying for pollution prevention or cleanup.
—Jennifer Brodmann, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2025
Coincidentally, each armoire is three times as profitable as each chair, while each bed is twice as profitable.
—Quanta Magazine, 13 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for profitable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for profitable
Adjective
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Wealthier Americans have been assisted by rising house values, lucrative stock market returns and favorable credit, while lower- and middle-income buyers have faced tighter budgets and have been hit hard by rising inflation.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
20 Oct. 2025
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At the same time, alternative education pathways are proving faster, cheaper, and lucrative.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
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Studies in animal models have also shown that oleic acid, a fatty acid found in olive oil, can enhance the function of the intestinal barrier by increasing the levels of beneficial bacteria in the gut, specifically Bifidobacteria.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
22 Oct. 2025
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Though beneficial for water supplies, such events can wreak havoc on travel, bring deadly mudslides and cause catastrophic damage to life and property, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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Thundering Brook Falls Trail in Killington is a short but worthwhile hike.—
Megan Margulies,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
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Veteran Daniele Rugani, who spent last season on loan at Ajax, showed his experience against Kylian Mbappe and maybe that his recent contract renewal was worthwhile after all.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Rutgers-Eagleton’s mid-October survey mirrored that trend, finding 42 percent of voters viewed Sherrill favorably and 45 percent unfavorably, while Ciattarelli’s numbers were 41 percent favorable and 47 percent unfavorable.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Pics such as Gladiator and series including Game of Thrones have shot there, taking advantage of the favorable tax rebate system and production hubs.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Lessons from history are helpful here.—
Rob Thomas,
Fortune,
19 Oct. 2025
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This may be helpful for people who are not healthy enough for major surgery.—
Carrie Madormo,
Health,
18 Oct. 2025
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Non-perishable items or foods that last a long time in the fridge can be good options.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
26 Oct. 2025
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The baby, who initially made good progress after the surgery, died 20 days later.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Profitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profitable. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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