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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Sean Penn is banking on The Hunger Games actress Jennifer Lawrence being the last bankable movie star in Hollywood, the two-time Oscar-winning actor has revealed.
—Joey Nolfi Published, EW.com, 15 May 2025
Since his breakout performance in the 2016 zombie blockbuster Train to Busan, Lee has become one of Korea’s most bankable stars, headlining The Outlaws (2017) and its three Roundup sequels, all major box office hits.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2025
If the argument is disabled talent isn’t bankable, the inclusion of a talented actor or director can cushion having an unknown in the feature.
—Kristen Lopez, Variety, 7 Feb. 2025
West, 47, was once among the most respected and bankable artists in the music and fashion industries, working with other top artists and global brands including Adidas.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 1 May 2025
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Joey Nolfi Published, EW.com, 15 May 2025
Since his breakout performance in the 2016 zombie blockbuster Train to Busan, Lee has become one of Korea’s most bankable stars, headlining The Outlaws (2017) and its three Roundup sequels, all major box office hits.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2025
If the argument is disabled talent isn’t bankable, the inclusion of a talented actor or director can cushion having an unknown in the feature.
—Kristen Lopez, Variety, 7 Feb. 2025
West, 47, was once among the most respected and bankable artists in the music and fashion industries, working with other top artists and global brands including Adidas.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 1 May 2025
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“Bankable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bankable. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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