bankable

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Recent Examples of bankable Who are today’s bankable stars? Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 10 Apr. 2026 Republicans see the Sununu name as still bankable but lamented the primary. Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 27 Mar. 2026 Consider, too, that as much as Chalamet’s Oscar narrative rested on his status as Hollywood’s new favorite A-lister, Jordan has been a bankable leading man for even longer, one who’s increasingly proving himself as a filmmaker as well. Nate Jones, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026 Initial curiosity and goodwill can open doors, but longevity depends on consistent, bankable output. Tracy Wright , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 20 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bankable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bankable
Adjective
  • Indeed, as the 1980s wore on, the most profitable banks were those who could muster the largest number of associates to dream up deals, analysts to vet them, salespeople to win new business, and traders to buy and sell securities.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 May 2026
  • This multi-billion-dollar shift means Boeing is not as profitable as investors may think and is why it was removed from the Bloomberg New Constructs Core Earnings Leaders Index during the latest rebalance.
    David Trainer, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Adjective
  • Paramount’s live-action/CGI hybrid film series has proved incredibly lucrative at the global box office, grossing a collective $1 billion.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 16 May 2026
  • Through a barrage of advertising and on-campus information sessions, investment banking sold itself as the most attractive, lucrative, and secure job for top students.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 May 2026
Adjective
  • 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
  • This mundane enterprise turned out to be reasonably remunerative.
    Seth Harp, Rolling Stone, 28 July 2025
Adjective
  • The Iran nuclear deal, a 2015 accord reached under President Barack Obama, had placed limitations on Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for relief from economic sanctions.
    Brooke Migdon, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026
  • The sales tax supports economic development projects in the city’s East Side, specifically between Ninth Street and Gregory Boulevard to the north and south, and Indiana Avenue and The Paseo to the east and west.
    Dylan Lysen May 19, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
Adjective
  • But in a bleak youth job market, there’s a growing recognition that crossing the graduation stage is not always enough to put young people on a path to gainful employment.
    Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
  • 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
Adjective
  • His restaurants were known for big burgers — not smashburgers but thick, juicy patties.
    Connie Ogle Updated May 15, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
  • Toast the bread just lightly just to give it the structure to withstand the juiciest of tomatoes.
    Midwest Living, Midwest Living, 15 May 2026
Adjective
  • All roles are open and non-paying.
    Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 29 Apr. 2026
  • 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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“Bankable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bankable. Accessed 22 May. 2026.

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