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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, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Big Oil companies like Exxon and Chevron tend to become more profitable when oil prices rise.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
The drinks are also more profitable for fast food chains than the standard soda fountain drinks or plain coffees.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
So, savers should take a broader look at the interest rate climate to not only determine which of these accounts is set to be most profitable now but which is most likely to be most profitable over the next nine months and beyond.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
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Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Big Oil companies like Exxon and Chevron tend to become more profitable when oil prices rise.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
The drinks are also more profitable for fast food chains than the standard soda fountain drinks or plain coffees.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
So, savers should take a broader look at the interest rate climate to not only determine which of these accounts is set to be most profitable now but which is most likely to be most profitable over the next nine months and beyond.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for profitable
Adjective
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K-pop remains a hugely lucrative business.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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This Andrew Lloyd Webber juggernaut, which launched a wave of British mega-musicals in the 1980s, had a long and lucrative reign.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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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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Plus, the sandals have a thick leather strap that provides a pillowy cushion around the top of the foot, which is helpful for anyone with foot ailments.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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For example, some users reported an AI tool that analyzes the cost of legislation is helpful, while other reported errors with the technology.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
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With the naked eye and especially through good binoculars, its conjunction with a slender crescent moon on May 18 will be very pleasing to see.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
2 May 2026
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May 21 – June 20 A good idea turns into real progress faster than expected.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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“Profitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profitable. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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