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Recent Examples of bankable
Initial curiosity and goodwill can open doors, but longevity depends on consistent, bankable output.
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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
That’ll be especially important to achieve because the rest of the rotation is not nearly as bankable.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2026
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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
That’ll be especially important to achieve because the rest of the rotation is not nearly as bankable.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bankable
Adjective
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Convenience store gas sales are not as profitable as bringing people inside from the pumps.—
Mead Gruver,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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In 1949, Arthur Miller envisioned the American Dream as a kind of spiritual opioid crisis — a profitable system of addiction, this one to a beautiful lie, that was literally killing people.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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When combined with the store’s credit card, deals can be even more lucrative.—
Liz Knueven,Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 2026
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Peterson, however, says this would worsen the area’s housing challenges by taking away units from the long-term rentals market, as landlords may find shorter deals more lucrative.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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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
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This mundane enterprise turned out to be reasonably remunerative.—
Seth Harp,
Rolling Stone,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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The blockade is estimated to cost Iran approximately $435 million a day in combined economic damage, Maleki estimates.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
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Leaders say the project is part of a broader push to modernize the corridor and boost long-term economic growth.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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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
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Where do alien nerds find gainful employ?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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Tangy, juicy cranberries complement the sweetness of the apples delightfully without making the perfect fall treat.—
Abby Fribush,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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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
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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 17 Apr. 2026.
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