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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Currently sitting as the highest-grossing comedian and a bankable movie star in both comedy and drama, Kevin Hart is now adding a new title to his resume – entertainment and business mogul.
—Rivea Ruff, Essence, 19 Apr. 2024
The defense remains rock solid, but there seems to be bankable offensive confidence there.
—Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2024
The women’s tournament was finally granted the right to use the bankable March Madness branding, media outlets increased their coverage, games appeared on TV.
—Macaela MacKenzie, Glamour, 10 Apr. 2024
Even before Robert Downey Jr. became a bankable star and Oscar winner, Jon Favreau could see the actor’s impact on any film was electric.
—Eric Andersson, Peoplemag, 23 Mar. 2024
One of Hollywood’s most bankable actors, with global box office eclipsing $5 billion, Dwayne Johnson, 51, now extends that Midas touch to his own production company (Seven Bucks), small-batch tequila (Teremana) and skincare line (Papatui).
—David Walters, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
Promoting diverse financing models can diversify risks, making climate investments more bankable and attractive, potentially accelerating the pace of climate finance and enhancing its effectiveness in fostering sustainable development.
—Nina Seega, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2023
From eighth billing to bankable leading lady, Immaculate director Michael Mohan has played a key role in Sydney Sweeney’s rise to superstar status.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Mar. 2024
Thus setting the twosome up as a bankable pair that audiences might be ready to watch fall in (and out) of love over and over.
—Meredith Woerner, Variety, 25 Feb. 2024
Rivea Ruff, Essence, 19 Apr. 2024
The defense remains rock solid, but there seems to be bankable offensive confidence there.
—Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2024
The women’s tournament was finally granted the right to use the bankable March Madness branding, media outlets increased their coverage, games appeared on TV.
—Macaela MacKenzie, Glamour, 10 Apr. 2024
Even before Robert Downey Jr. became a bankable star and Oscar winner, Jon Favreau could see the actor’s impact on any film was electric.
—Eric Andersson, Peoplemag, 23 Mar. 2024
One of Hollywood’s most bankable actors, with global box office eclipsing $5 billion, Dwayne Johnson, 51, now extends that Midas touch to his own production company (Seven Bucks), small-batch tequila (Teremana) and skincare line (Papatui).
—David Walters, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
Promoting diverse financing models can diversify risks, making climate investments more bankable and attractive, potentially accelerating the pace of climate finance and enhancing its effectiveness in fostering sustainable development.
—Nina Seega, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2023
From eighth billing to bankable leading lady, Immaculate director Michael Mohan has played a key role in Sydney Sweeney’s rise to superstar status.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Mar. 2024
Thus setting the twosome up as a bankable pair that audiences might be ready to watch fall in (and out) of love over and over.
—Meredith Woerner, Variety, 25 Feb. 2024
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“Bankable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bankable. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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