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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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
The blockbuster — which follows a treasure hunter who accidentally awakens a cursed Egyptian priest with supernatural powers — also cemented Fraser as a bankable action hero.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
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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
The blockbuster — which follows a treasure hunter who accidentally awakens a cursed Egyptian priest with supernatural powers — also cemented Fraser as a bankable action hero.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
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“Bankable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bankable. Accessed 26 Nov. 2025.
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