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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During the final years of Cheers, Harrelson became a bankable movie star, headlining hits like White Men Can’t Jump (1992) and Indecent Proposal (1993).
—Madeline Cisneros, EW.com, 19 May 2024
Popular on Variety These packages have bankable stars and heatseeking up-and-comers, including Kristen Stewart, Hugh Jackman, Colin Farrell and Sydney Sweeney.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 14 May 2024
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
Madeline Cisneros, EW.com, 19 May 2024
Popular on Variety These packages have bankable stars and heatseeking up-and-comers, including Kristen Stewart, Hugh Jackman, Colin Farrell and Sydney Sweeney.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 14 May 2024
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
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“Bankable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bankable. Accessed 23 May. 2024.
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