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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
Look no further than the tax code, under which the world’s wealthiest men and America’s most profitable corporations pay nothing or next to nothing in taxes.
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Elizabeth Shackelford, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
Chasing production that's profitable only at a high oil price is risky for companies.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 7 May 2026
With inflation surging again, higher interest rates on pause for at least the next few weeks (if not months) and rising everyday costs, the search for a safe and profitable home for your money has taken on new urgency.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 7 May 2026
Yet today, these two once hugely profitable news operations have been subsumed within massive multinational corporations, with their legacy brand equity providing as much value to their ownership as their journalism.
—Michael J. Socolow, The Conversation, 7 May 2026
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Elizabeth Shackelford, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
Chasing production that's profitable only at a high oil price is risky for companies.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 7 May 2026
With inflation surging again, higher interest rates on pause for at least the next few weeks (if not months) and rising everyday costs, the search for a safe and profitable home for your money has taken on new urgency.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 7 May 2026
Yet today, these two once hugely profitable news operations have been subsumed within massive multinational corporations, with their legacy brand equity providing as much value to their ownership as their journalism.
—Michael J. Socolow, The Conversation, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for profitable
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But prosecutors argued that the South Florida group, in collaboration with a few key Haitians starting in April 2021, wanted to replace Moïse with a new president willing to hire them for lucrative security and infrastructure contracts in Haiti.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
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This evening, Barclays is actually hosting the semifinals of Unrivaled, the lucrative three-on-three US women’s basketball league that tips off in the WNBA offseason and streams live on HBO Max.—
Yohana Desta,
Vanity Fair,
7 May 2026
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The park said tipsters may remain anonymous, though officials noted that sharing information could be beneficial to National Park Service investigators.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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The messaging has remained constant, and it’s proven beneficial to all parties involved.—
Jaylon Thompson
May 7,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
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This is nonetheless a worthwhile exercise to take stock of the potential class.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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However, this worthwhile endeavor isn't without expense, and the initial cost is certainly something to consider.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
2 May 2026
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If a member school’s athletic department desperately needs a line of credit, the university can arrange a more favorable one.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
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Surfers competed in the finals of their respective classes, again in less-than-favorable conditions.—
Tony Le Calvez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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The Moon in Aquarius moves through your 6th House and trines Venus in Gemini, making routines and helpful exchanges flow smoothly.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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While apps can sometimes be helpful for identifying very basic issues, many fail to accurately diagnose complex pest infestations and nutrient deficiencies.—
Jamie Siebrase,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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While the new stadium deal has generated a lot of good press in the days since it was announced, both Swanston and Singh acknowledge that things are extremely early in the process.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Illinois Wesleyan recruit Conor McCabe went 2-for-4 and delivered a three-run double in the fifth inning to put the Knights (13-11, 6-5) ahead for good.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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“Profitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profitable. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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