bankable
adjective
bank·able
ˈbaŋ-kə-bəl 
1
: acceptable to or at a bank
bankable currency
2
: sure to bring in a profit
Hollywood's most bankable star—
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John Cena $23 million ($30 million gross) Currently on his farewell tour with the WWE, his wrestling home since 2002, the 47-year-old Cena has continued to be a bankable presence in streaming comedies across platforms.
—Matt Craig, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Of course, there have been many movies that utterly bombed, despite having a roster of the most bankable stars of that era.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025
For instance, comedian Bill Cosby was once considered a bankable, believable spokesman.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025
In July 2025 The Old Guard 2 (2025) Charlize Theron, one of the most bankable movie stars in the entire world, is back on Netflix as Andy with The Old Guard 2.
—Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
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Matt Craig, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Of course, there have been many movies that utterly bombed, despite having a roster of the most bankable stars of that era.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025
For instance, comedian Bill Cosby was once considered a bankable, believable spokesman.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025
In July 2025 The Old Guard 2 (2025) Charlize Theron, one of the most bankable movie stars in the entire world, is back on Netflix as Andy with The Old Guard 2.
—Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
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“Bankable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bankable. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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