bankable

adjective

Definition of bankablenext
as in profitable

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Recent Examples of bankable Nvidia's effort challenges that assumption, transforming AI compute capacity into long-term, bankable infrastructure, though skeptics may question whether AI chips can retain their value as newer generations emerge. — Hugh Son, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026 That prospect, along with the promise of Oscar nominations and the bragging rights of working with Nolan, the most bankable director of his generation, will easily justify the film’s price tag for Universal. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 26 July 2026 The growth is fitting for a player who was already one of the tournament’s most bankable athletes. — Nethumi Kannangara, Sportico.com, 21 July 2026 Directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans — brother of Shawn and Marlon Wayans, who cowrote and acted in the comedy — the film grossed $157 million and transformed its cast into bankable stars. — Skyler Trepel, Entertainment Weekly, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for bankable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bankable
  1. profitable
  2. lucrative
  3. remunerative
  4. economic
  5. gainful
  6. juicy
  7. paying
Adjective
  • The company is counting on the giant rocket to scale its Starlink, or Connectivity, business, which was its largest and only profitable segment as of the second quarter.
    — Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The system helps improve services and is also profitable for providers, creating a win-win situation both for vendors and consumers.
    — Masayuki Oi Japan News, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of profitable
Adjective
  • But while many comedians go on to have wildly lucrative careers, that doesn’t seem to be Earthquake’s priority — making people laugh is.
    — Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Taste is the discernment to reject opportunities that look lucrative on paper but conflict with your core identity.
    — David Farbman, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of lucrative
Adjective
  • McGuane had remunerative dalliances with ’70s Hollywood, selling screenplays and hobnobbing with the inebriate tranche of the A-list.
    — Ryan Chapman, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026
  • These findings meaningfully raise the odds of either a massive settlement and licensing deal or, failing that, a Times victory at trial that would be catastrophic for the defendants and enormously remunerative for the plaintiff.
    — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of remunerative
Adjective
  • Advertisement Perhaps more importantly, the bloc is incorporating climate into the core of its economic planning.
    — Justin Worland, Time, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Hichilema’s stance matches that of regional rivals who are trying to use the scramble for critical minerals to drive economic development.
    — Paige Bruton, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of economic
Adjective
  • The move by the shop owner launched a flurry of online discourse about the tripod-wielding gaggle of usually young, almost always female influencers who parade their phones around in the hopes of building, or nurturing, a gainful following.
    — Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 9 Sep. 2026
  • This would combine additional transitional housing with best practices in drug & mental health treatment coupled with programs to foster self-sufficiency and gainful employment.
    — Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026
Definition of gainful
Adjective
  • It’s always perfectly cooked every single time — just nice and juicy and delicious.
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2026
  • With a brilliant hardware funnel and an options market pricing in juicy short-term premiums, Meta looks primed for a powerful breakout into 2027.
    — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of juicy
Adjective
  • The mini model is the free version available for non-paying subscribers.
    — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Biancardi said under the Indiana state code, the council can appoint one of its members in a non-paying, ex officio capacity to oversee the clerk-treasurer’s office.
    — Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
Definition of paying

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“Bankable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bankable. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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