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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That’ll be especially important to achieve because the rest of the rotation is not nearly as bankable.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2026
When the trend fades, meaning remains — and meaning is bankable over time.
—Obi Asika, semafor.com, 6 Feb. 2026
The package pairs recognizable Spanish talent with a genre category that remains among the most bankable in international sales.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
Williams hadn't reached his peak yet either, but his memorable performances in films like Popeye and The World According to Garp had turned him into a beloved and bankable box office star.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Dec. 2025
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Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2026
When the trend fades, meaning remains — and meaning is bankable over time.
—Obi Asika, semafor.com, 6 Feb. 2026
The package pairs recognizable Spanish talent with a genre category that remains among the most bankable in international sales.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
Williams hadn't reached his peak yet either, but his memorable performances in films like Popeye and The World According to Garp had turned him into a beloved and bankable box office star.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Dec. 2025
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“Bankable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bankable. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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