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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
Blitzer may not have made a sizable return on his investment in the MLS club, but the NWSL club was almost certainly a profitable transaction.
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Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 10 July 2025
The standoff may extend longer than other US-Latin America disputes, one expert noted: Brazil’s president may view the dispute as profitable politically, many Brazilians think the case could define the country’s democracy, and Brasília has little reason to capitulate quickly.
—semafor.com, 10 July 2025
There’s a better solution sitting in our backyards: Tax some of the most profitable, influential businesses ever created.
—Liz Ames, Mercury News, 8 July 2025
Jefferies pointed to its wine business that is turning profitable, strong cash flows and buybacks.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 7 July 2025
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Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 10 July 2025
The standoff may extend longer than other US-Latin America disputes, one expert noted: Brazil’s president may view the dispute as profitable politically, many Brazilians think the case could define the country’s democracy, and Brasília has little reason to capitulate quickly.
—semafor.com, 10 July 2025
There’s a better solution sitting in our backyards: Tax some of the most profitable, influential businesses ever created.
—Liz Ames, Mercury News, 8 July 2025
Jefferies pointed to its wine business that is turning profitable, strong cash flows and buybacks.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for profitable
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But, being primarily motivated by profit, private banks did not find nuclear energy lucrative enough, especially owing to frequent cost overruns of reactor construction projects, red tape, and regulation.—
Time,
Time,
15 July 2025
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Palace will instead compete in Europe’s third-tier competition, the UEFA Conference League — a far less lucrative and prestigious tournament.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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Peanut butter, in moderation, is a great source of protein and healthy fats like vitamins B and E, which can be beneficial for your dog’s muscles, skin, coat and eyes.—
Kelsey Monstrola,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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Whey protein contains branched-chain amino acids, which are beneficial for muscle growth and recovery.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
12 July 2025
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But there are also many intangible benefits that can make attending college a worthwhile investment, Cuban said.—
Natalie Wu,
CNBC,
7 July 2025
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The Mets staff could use some reinforcement down the stretch, and Mitch Keller could be a worthwhile investment for them.—
Hunter Mulholland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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In 2019, 52% of Mainers had a favorable impression of Collins, according to Morning Consult polling.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
9 July 2025
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This is driven by the ongoing market share gains from its FreeStyle Libre platform and the favorable effects of recent product launches, including Lingo, TriClip, and i-STAT.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Blocking noise is a helpful feature for parents of napping children and night nurses who require restful sleep after their shifts.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Explain why this is a helpful exercise and not just unsanitary and a little awkward.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
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But maybe, in an odd way, the timing is good, given the looming July 31 trade deadline.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 July 2025
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See my tips and best picks on how to protect yourself from identity theft at Cyberguy.com/IdentityTheft 10.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 July 2025
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“Profitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profitable. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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