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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
Following that model, Southwest was profitable for 47 consecutive years until COVID sidelined air travel.
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Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 11 Mar. 2025
Wendy's President and CEO Kirk Tanner said on the earnings call that these underperforming restaurants will be replaced by new units in more profitable locations.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, many of the same people were evicted from their houses as landowners used the crisis to clear off these human encumbrances and free their fields for more profitable pasturage.
—Fintan O'Toole, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
Only about 6,000 of the chain’s stores in the United States were profitable, Mr. Wentworth said at the time.
—Danielle Kaye, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2025
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Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 11 Mar. 2025
Wendy's President and CEO Kirk Tanner said on the earnings call that these underperforming restaurants will be replaced by new units in more profitable locations.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, many of the same people were evicted from their houses as landowners used the crisis to clear off these human encumbrances and free their fields for more profitable pasturage.
—Fintan O'Toole, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
Only about 6,000 of the chain’s stores in the United States were profitable, Mr. Wentworth said at the time.
—Danielle Kaye, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for profitable
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The financial landscape looks considerably better courtesy of a lucrative return to the Champions League.—
James Pearce,
The Athletic,
19 Mar. 2025
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Joe and Anthony Russo, better known as the Russo brothers, have enjoyed two of the most lucrative careers in Hollywood.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
19 Mar. 2025
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And apparently, the 39-year-old’s presence has been beneficial, rubbing off on Bridges.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Mar. 2025
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Hanging over the family and the franchise is the lawsuit filed by Peter Seidler’s widow, Sheel Seidler, who is the beneficial owner of the trust’s stake in the Padres.—
Kevin Acee,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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This situation can be a dream come true, and people may consider replacing their personal vehicles worthwhile.—
Punnam Raju Manthena,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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It’s also formulated with worthwhile ingredients like sunflower seed oil, magnolia bark extract, and peptides that work for your skin rather than just sitting on top of it.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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That may imply Ukrainian brigades are leaving Kursk, and giving up much of the terrain Zelensky hoped to trade back to Russia in exchange for a favorable ceasefire.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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In addition to this, negotiations about money, financial support, loans, taxes and mortgages will be favorable.—
Georgia Nicols,
The Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2025
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Our seven-part guide has helpful hints to achieve better sleep. CNN — The future of Ukraine.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN,
19 Mar. 2025
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Potential longevity benefits Studies suggest that calorie restriction (without malnutrition) may promote longevity by reducing oxidative stress (an imbalance of harmful free radicals and helpful antioxidants) and inflammation.4 5.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
19 Mar. 2025
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And snood size is the quickest, easiest way for a hen to gauge whether the gobbler strutting his stuff in front of her is a good genetic candidate for her future poults.—
Alice Jones Webb,
Outdoor Life,
21 Mar. 2025
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The city of Providence continues to be good to Pitino, who famously led Providence College to the Final Four in 1987 toward the beginning of his storied career.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Profitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profitable. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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