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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 most politically profitable stance would be capitulation.
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Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
Over the years, the tours got bigger, but not necessarily more profitable.
—Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 22 Jan. 2026
The owner told The Dallas Morning News his East Dallas restaurant was not profitable — but that selling hot chicken in other ways in Dallas could be.
—Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 21 Jan. 2026
But the theater appears to have been profitable in 2022, 2021, 2019, 2018 and 2017.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 21 Jan. 2026
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Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
Over the years, the tours got bigger, but not necessarily more profitable.
—Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 22 Jan. 2026
The owner told The Dallas Morning News his East Dallas restaurant was not profitable — but that selling hot chicken in other ways in Dallas could be.
—Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 21 Jan. 2026
But the theater appears to have been profitable in 2022, 2021, 2019, 2018 and 2017.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for profitable
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Miami is rumored to be interested in his services, and the Hurricanes are no strangers to shelling out lucrative deals to lure top passers.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Jan. 2026
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There’s a housing shortage in LA, so the land will no doubt be put to better, more lucrative use.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Whole grains include the bran, germ, and endosperm—parts of the grain that provide fiber, B vitamins, iron, magnesium, and beneficial plant compounds.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
29 Jan. 2026
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The environmental groups argued that retiring Unit 1 is economically and environmentally beneficial to Colorado and does not pose a risk to the electrical system’s reliability.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
29 Jan. 2026
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The lobster bisque was a great way to kick off, and the Wagyu beef was a worthwhile $30 upgrade with an extremely tender cut.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Jan. 2026
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Another worthwhile place to visit is the National Memorial For Peace and Justice in Montgomery, Alabama.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The fame Jefferson sought was the second one, closer to honor and the acceptance of one’s ideas, credit for possession of a desirable character and a favorable reputation that would outlive him.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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The quarterly rebalanced assortment of large-, mid-, and small-cap RV Portfolio stocks offers an adaptable way to capitalize on favorable market conditions while minimizing losses when the market declines, as detailed in RV Portfolio performance metrics.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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If your spouse refuses to have detailed discussions about money, knowing this is a helpful insight in deciding how to proceed.—
Heather L. Locus,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Here’s a helpful primer about what hormones do, how your body regulates them, and tips for supporting your hormone health in ways that actually work.—
Rachel Reiff Ellis,
SELF,
23 Jan. 2026
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Despite Jones’ contract only being 50% guaranteed for next season, waiving him for a small amount of savings may not be in the Pacers best interest anyway.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Some look good on paper but would backfire in practice.—
J.D. Hayworth,
Boston Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Profitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profitable. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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