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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
Like many other tech companies, AWS, which is Amazon’s most profitable unit, is betting big on AI.
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Ayesha Javed, TIME, 16 Feb. 2025
His ratings have been profitable 63% of the time, delivering an average return of 15.5%.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 16 Feb. 2025
That’s not happening with Chicago Fire, as heavily viewed and profitable as that show is.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 14 Feb. 2025
While the long-term prognosis is bad, cable networks for the foreseeable future are still profitable revenue generators.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 12 Feb. 2025
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Ayesha Javed, TIME, 16 Feb. 2025
His ratings have been profitable 63% of the time, delivering an average return of 15.5%.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 16 Feb. 2025
That’s not happening with Chicago Fire, as heavily viewed and profitable as that show is.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 14 Feb. 2025
While the long-term prognosis is bad, cable networks for the foreseeable future are still profitable revenue generators.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for profitable
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Kremlin officials are dangling the prospect of lucrative investment deals for American energy companies, apparently seeking to convince President Trump that large economic gains could come from siding with Moscow in ending the war in Ukraine and scrapping economic sanctions on Russia.—
Stanley Reed,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2025
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Any tourism official will tell you that events such as the Ireland vs. New Zealand matchup are far more lucrative for a city’s economy than any regular domestic NFL game mostly attracting locals.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2025
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Gut Health Honey contains prebiotics, which are compounds that support the growth of beneficial bacteria in your gut.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
19 Feb. 2025
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Probiotics contain live microorganisms that increase the amount of beneficial microbes in our body, which help fight bad bacteria and keep us healthy.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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If major cuts in federal spending imperil those programs, using settlement funds to save them could be worthwhile.—
Aneri Pattani,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2025
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The Capricorn moon puts you in touch with worthwhile ideas.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
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This spike is partly fueled by favorable exchange rates, although the popularity of country may be pushing overall spring break prices higher, with the average insured trip to Japan now costing nearly $10,000.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
26 Feb. 2025
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Cut to Trachtenberg’s Jenny in a luxurious spa bubble bath, making the most of a preposterously favorable exchange rate.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
TIME,
26 Feb. 2025
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The hack works for all types of bread but is especially helpful for loaves that don't include preservatives, like homemade and artisanal breads.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
23 Feb. 2025
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Having complementary driving styles will inevitably be helpful.—
Madeline Coleman,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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Arquette's performance is more simple but just as effective, giving hope and soul to a divorced single mom trying to do her best for her kids but with a tendency to bring home the wrong guys.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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Adrien Brody currently leads the way in the odds for best actor.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Profitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profitable. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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