Definition of BANKABLE

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More often than not, the argument is that trans actors aren’t bankable. — Ty Burr, BostonGlobe.com, "Who gets to play transgender roles?," 12 July 2018 Chris Pratt has come a long way from his days stripping and living in a van to become one of Hollywood’s most lovable, and bankable, action stars. — Mike Miller, PEOPLE.com, "How Chris Pratt Went From Homeless Stripper to King of the Summer Box Office," 22 June 2018 Though numerous horsemen remain skeptical that the introduction of a qualifying points system accounts for six straight favorites winning the Derby, the resulting buzz is indisputably bankable. — Tim Sullivan, The Courier-Journal, "When favorites like Justify win, so does everyone else involved," 7 May 2018 Having quietly stewed during its early days, the reality TV series underwent a complete pop metamorphosis—eventually becoming a cultural engine and bankable hit. — Jason Parham, WIRED, "With Pose, Prestige TV Becomes Resistance TV," 1 June 2018 But then Maguire came back to the franchise after all, while Gyllenhaal was forced to figure out a different path to bankable movie stardom. — Yohana Desta, HWD, "Almost-Superhero Jake Gyllenhaal Is Reportedly Joining the Spider-Man Universe," 21 May 2018 Gimmicky to be sure, but those clips provide a valuable reminder of the undeniable charisma that made Edwards, er, Reynolds, such a bankable screen icon. — Michael Rechtshaffen, latimes.com, "Burt Reynolds proves he's still got it in 'The Last Movie Star'," 29 Mar. 2018 Keeping these Democratic senators off the campaign trail in August is a bankable asset for the GOP. — Ed Kilgore, Daily Intelligencer, "McConnell May Cancel August Recess To Keep Democrats From Going Home to Campaign," 16 May 2018 Chopra is also a drama-free celebrity, making her a bankable and attractive name to get behind for global brands. — refinery29.com, "Priyanka Chopra Is More Than Ready For Life After Quantico," 15 May 2018

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