bankable

Definition of bankablenext

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of bankable Yet in Chess, Christopher feels revelatory, delivering a star-making, breakout turn that reintroduces him as a bankable Broadway talent. Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 17 Nov. 2025 The first pillar, the OpenAI war chest, may not be so bankable after all. Jim Cramer, CNBC, 16 Nov. 2025 Throw Michele into the mix, who brings capital-C celebrity appeal but also bankable Broadway chops, and the alchemy feels undeniable. Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 13 Nov. 2025 Tens of thousands of callous-handed firefighters and tender veterinarians each year are snubbed in favor of bankable Hollywood stars that, coincidentally, tend to bring attention to suffering magazines. Choire Sicha, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bankable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bankable
Adjective
  • Patients are often misdiagnosed or untreated because rT3 testing and therapies are not profitable.
    Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
  • Congratulations, this film is immensely profitable.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • The former head of the NYPD School Safety division attempted to steer lucrative city contracts to a Florida businessman in exchange for bribes that included cash payments, luxury hotel stays and Broadway tickets, federal officials said Thursday.
    Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2026
  • The purchase, which is expected to close in the middle of 2026, aims to make Capital One more competitive in the lucrative corporate card market.
    Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • This is in large part because 401(k)-type plans became more common and, according to the paper, displaced more liquid and less remunerative forms of saving such as checking accounts.
    Allison Schrager, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
  • This mundane enterprise turned out to be reasonably remunerative.
    Seth Harp, Rolling Stone, 28 July 2025
Adjective
  • Investors don’t want to inadvertently cheer on weakening job growth that could negatively impact consumer spending and economic growth, hurting stock prices.
    John Towfighi, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
  • The legislative package could prove to be one of the most significant economic measures passed this Congress.
    Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • The goal is to prepare these students for their future jobs by developing the skills needed to find gainful employment.
    Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 28 Dec. 2025
  • Where do alien nerds find gainful employ?
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 19 Nov. 2025
Adjective
  • These showed no signs of mold or spoilage after a week, and most of the grapes on the bunch remained plump and juicy.
    Alma Avalle, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Feb. 2026
  • If only the show was juicy enough to match the uproar.
    Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 12 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • The idea is to remove non-paying riders, often who are homeless, mentally ill or taking illicit drugs, from the system.
    Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 15 Jan. 2026
  • All roles are open and non-paying.
    Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 14 Jan. 2026

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“Bankable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bankable. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.

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