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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Consider, too, that as much as Chalamet’s Oscar narrative rested on his status as Hollywood’s new favorite A-lister, Jordan has been a bankable leading man for even longer, one who’s increasingly proving himself as a filmmaker as well.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
Initial curiosity and goodwill can open doors, but longevity depends on consistent, bankable output.
—Tracy Wright , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Nearly forty years ago, Bloodsport launched the career of Jean-Claude Van Damme and helped propel him as a bankable leading man known for his glistening muscles and martial arts prowess.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
So what makes some Olympians so bankable?
—Rafael Nam, NPR, 19 Feb. 2026
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Nate Jones, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
Initial curiosity and goodwill can open doors, but longevity depends on consistent, bankable output.
—Tracy Wright , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Nearly forty years ago, Bloodsport launched the career of Jean-Claude Van Damme and helped propel him as a bankable leading man known for his glistening muscles and martial arts prowess.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
So what makes some Olympians so bankable?
—Rafael Nam, NPR, 19 Feb. 2026
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“Bankable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bankable. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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